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passion project

American

[pash-uhn proj-ekt] / ˈpæʃ ən ˌprɒdʒ ɛkt /

noun

a personally fulfilling activity or undertaking pursued in one’s leisure time for pleasure, personal growth, emotional satisfaction, creative expression, etc.

Etymology

Origin of passion project

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

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The ballroom has become a passion project for Trump during his second term: the president often discusses the plan in public appearances, press conferences and meetings.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Having already published a memoir, she is now pursuing a "passion project" - writing a political thriller.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Mark Joseph Stern: It is weird, but it’s not surprising, because this has been something of a passion project for Kavanaugh since well before he joined the Supreme Court.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

But Berkshire isn’t the passion project of a 95-year-old investing legend anymore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

“Yeah, it started out as a small passion project and just grew and grew.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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