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hobby¹ Definition

hobby (häbē)

noun pl. -·bies

  1. Archaic a medium-sized, vigorous horse
  2. hobbyhorse
  3. Etymology: < hobbysense , with notions as in phrase ride a hobby

    something that one likes to do or study in one's spare time; favorite pastime or avocation

Etymology: ME hobi < hobin, dim. of Robert, Robert

hobby¹ Related Forms
hob·by·ist noun
hobby¹ Idioms

ride a hobby

to be excessively devoted to one's favorite pastime or subject

hobby² Definition

hobby (häbē)

noun pl. -·bies

a small European falcon (Falco subbuteo), formerly trained for hawking

Etymology: ME hobi < OFr hobei, hobel, dim. of hobe, a hawk < Du hobben, to move back and forth, akin to hop

hobby Synonyms

hobby

n.

avocation, pastime, diversion, sideline, side interest, leisure-time activity, personal obsession, specialty, whim, fad, unremunerative occupation, favorite occupation, favorite pursuit, pet topic, fancy, caprice, relaxation, whimsy, labor of love, play, craze, divertissement (French), sport, amusement, quest, craft, fun, art, game, vagary; see also distraction 2, entertainment 2.

hobby Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • mine: It has become a weekly hobby of mine to crack these puzzles!
  • photography: David, ( who prefers to take photos rather than being in them ) has spent many years developing his hobby of photography.

Converse of object

  • pursue: Or they may try to maximize leisure to pursue some hobby or interest; or some mixture of all these.
  • absorb: But as with all absorbing hobbies, some people take things to extremes.
  • enjoy: They were married for 68 years and enjoyed hobbies of dancing, music and gardening.
  • find: I've found the greatest hobby ever that I'm never going to give up.

Adjective modifier

  • risky: Provide an updated for coverage through a risky hobby.
  • harmless: It's a mildly ludicrous justification but then it's a fairly harmless hobby.
  • rewarding: What can start out as a curiosity can end up as a rewarding hobby!
  • favorite: Dave's favorite hobby has always been riding motor cycles.
  • favorite: Lewis ' favorite hobby was his model train set.
  • fascinating: Here you will find everything you need for the fascinating hobby of quilting.

Modifies a noun

  • horse: The Hobby Horse The hobby horse was a man wearing an enormous hoop covered with flowing material.
  • gardener: Read by keen gardeners and hobby gardeners, Garden News contains news, views and expert opinions.
  • electronics: Over the years, the title of EE changed to reflect current vogues in the hobby electronics market.
  • greenhouse: Featuring a great selection of hobby greenhouse kits and supplies including heaters, fans, grow lights, and misting systems.
  • quot: A hobby quot of the event tiger woods controls on holidays we.
  • farming: Is Parkwood Farm a self-sufficient agricultural enterprise or is it part-time or " hobby farming " ?

Noun used with modifier

  • order.from: Custom madeTanks and Cabinets 24/01/04 No Custom built tanks/sumps/cabinets made to order.From hobby to commercial marine systems.
  • path: Confident Believer - I have little doubt I have found the right path Hobbies Simply love formula 1 racing, motor sports.
hobby Quotes

Finnegans Wake took him seventeen years to write, a length of time that suggests an elaborate hobby rather than a passionate desire to create something.

—Priestley,J(ohn) B(oynton)

Browse dictionary entries near hobby

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  10. hoax
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