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The definition of a hobby is an activity that you enjoy doing for fun.

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Sewing or reading is an example of a hobby.

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noun pl. hobbies

Archaic a medium-sized, vigorous horse
hobbyhorse
Origin: < 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

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

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hobbyist noun

noun pl. hobbies

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

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

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noun pl. hob·bies

An activity or interest pursued outside one's regular occupation and engaged in primarily for pleasure.

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Origin: Middle English hobi, hobyn, small horse, hobby horse

Origin: , perhaps from Hobin, Hobby

Origin: , nickname for Robert

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hobˈby·ist noun

noun pl. hob·bies

Any of several small falcons of the genus Falco, formerly used for catching small birds or game.

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Origin: Middle English hobi

Origin: , from Old French hobe, hobel

American public official. She was the first director of the Women's Army Corps (1943-1945) and the first secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (1953-1955).

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