hobbyist

[hob-ee-ist]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hobbyist¹

hobby ¹ ( def. ) + -ist ( def. )

Example Sentences

When such a show revolves around a person who is essentially a hobbyist with a massive platform, the animosity is especially biting.

From Salon

Dr Jonathan Berry, Cadw's senior inspector of ancient monuments and archaeology, said sometimes there were innocent explanations, like hobbyists not understanding the rules.

From BBC

The measure would exempt commercial poultry operations, poultry hobbyists, schools, animal agencies and Future Farmers of America and 4H projects.

From Los Angeles Times

Morning heats were underway at the 26th annual Dirt Nitro Challenge in Perris, where more than 200 hobbyists gathered to race their remote-controlled vehicles in friendly competition.

From Los Angeles Times

They care about hobbyists; they care about professionals.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• connoisseur