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hobby

Definition

  • noun: an activity that a person does for pleasure when not working
  • noun: a small Old World falcon ('Falco subbuteo') that is dark blue above and white below with dark streaking on the breast
  • noun: a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation
  • synonyms: horse, fad, hobbyhorse

Examples

  • The camera is perfect for professionals as well as 'hobbyists'.

  • She collects stamps as a 'hobby'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I take it that's a negative. Or that you're a closet scale modeler. Did Mom know before she married you? About your obsession? Susie, hobbies are healthy. They teach you things. Like what? Like if you start something, you finish it. You don't stop until you get it right. (..)
    2009 The Lovely Bones