Hobbies: meaning, definitions and examples

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hobbies

 

[ หˆhษ’biz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal interests

Activities done for pleasure during one's free time, often pursued as a hobby. Hobbies can include a wide range of interests such as painting, gardening, playing musical instruments, and collecting stamps.

Synonyms

interests, leisure activities, pastimes

Examples of usage

  • I have several hobbies including photography and hiking.
  • Her hobby of knitting keeps her busy in the evenings.
  • Exploring new hobbies can lead to discovering hidden talents.
Context #2 | Noun

obsessive interests

Intense interests or activities that someone spends a lot of time on and often talks about. These hobbies can sometimes become a central part of a person's life.

Synonyms

fixations, obsessions, passions

Examples of usage

  • His hobby of model trains takes up most of his weekends.
  • She turned her hobby of baking into a successful business.
  • Collecting vintage cars is more than just a hobby for him.

Translations

Translations of the word "hobbies" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น passatempos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅŒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hobbys

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hobi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะพะฑั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hobby

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถฃๅ‘ณ (ใ—ใ‚…ใฟ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท loisirs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aficiones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hobiler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ทจ๋ฏธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูˆุงูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konรญฤky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konรญฤky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ˆฑๅฅฝ (ร ihร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hobiji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกhugamรกl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะพะฑะฑะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hobbi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aficiones

Etymology

The word 'hobbies' originated in the 19th century from the term 'hobby-horse,' which referred to a small, toy horse. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent activities done for pleasure or relaxation. Hobbies are an essential part of human life, providing a creative outlet and a way to unwind from daily stress.

See also: hobby, hobbyist.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,046, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.