Hobby: meaning, definitions and examples

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hobby

 

[ หˆhษ’bi ]

Context #1 | Noun

leisure activity

An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure and enjoyment.

Synonyms

interest, leisure pursuit, pastime

Examples of usage

  • I enjoy painting as a hobby.
  • One of my hobbies is gardening.
  • She has many hobbies, including reading and cooking.
Context #2 | Noun

passion

An activity that one is passionate about and enjoys doing in their free time.

Synonyms

avocation, enthusiasm, obsession

Examples of usage

  • His hobby is playing guitar.
  • Cooking has always been her favorite hobby.
  • Singing is not just a hobby for him, it's a way of life.

Translations

Translations of the word "hobby" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hobby

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅŒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hobby

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hobi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะพะฑั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hobby

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถฃๅ‘ณ๏ผˆใ—ใ‚…ใฟ๏ผ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hobby

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hobby

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hobi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ทจ๋ฏธ (chwimi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูˆุงูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konรญฤek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konรญฤek

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ˆฑๅฅฝ (ร ihร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hobi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกhugamรกl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะพะฑะฑะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hobi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pasatiempo

Etymology

The word 'hobby' originated in the 16th century, meaning 'small horse' or 'pony'. It later evolved to refer to a favorite pastime or leisure activity. Hobbies have been an important part of human culture for centuries, providing individuals with a creative outlet and a way to relax and unwind.

See also: hobbies, hobbyist.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,743, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.