hobbyist

American  

[hob-ee-ist] / ˈhɒb i ɪst /

noun

1. a person who engages in a hobby, an interest or activity pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as one’s main occupation.

   The state’s 500 beekeepers range from hobbyists to mom-and-pop businesses to large commercial operations.

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Etymology

Origin of hobbyist

hobby ¹ ( def. ) + -ist ( def. )

Example Sentences

That’s harmless if you’re a knitting hobbyist who might overestimate how many fellow citizens know the difference between a knit and a purl stitch.

From The Wall Street Journal

U.S. officials have made efforts for nearly a decade to ban popular China-made drones used by government agencies and hobbyists alike, citing national-security concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal

Humanoid robots are not yet fully autonomous and are mostly purchased by hobbyists, research institutions or manufacturers.

From Los Angeles Times

Because before they compete at weigh-offs, these hobbyists vie at auction for seeds with lineages of largeness.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fire Point’s original team of 18 was comprised of “complete amateurs” in weapons-making, including aviation hobbyists and civilians with engineering, tech and business backgrounds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• connoisseur