hobby
noun
an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation.
hobbies
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pluralof hobby.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Are there any expensive hobbies or interests that you need to consider?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
New hobbies equal new network: Perkins’s first real lead came from a five-minute chat with Bill Tai, an investor attending a conference in her hometown, Perth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
This is the time to enjoy the retirement you’ve worked so hard to achieve — travel, pursue hobbies, spend time with family.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
The couples learn about each other's hobbies, jobs and favourite shows.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
She also had a tendency to run through hobbies.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
