1hobby1 (ˈhɒbɪ
)
Definitions
noun
- an activity pursued in spare time for pleasure or relaxation
- archaic or dialect a small horse or pony
- short for hobbyhorse (sense 1)
- an early form of bicycle, without pedals
Alternative Forms
ˈhobbyist nounWord Origin
C14 hobyn, probably variant of proper name Robin; compare dobbinSynonyms
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pastime,
relaxation,
leisure pursuit
sideline,
diversion,
avocation,
favourite occupation (leisure) activity
2hobby2 (ˈhɒbɪ)
Definitions
noun
- any of several small Old World falcons, esp the European any of several small Old World falcons, esp the European Falco subbuteo, formerly used in falconry
Word Origin
C15: from Old French hobet, from hobe falcon; probably related to Middle Dutch hobbelen to roll, turnTranslations
- British English:
hobby
A hobby is something that you enjoy doing in your spare time, for example reading or playing tennis.My hobbies are music and tennis.ˈhɒbɪ NOUN My hobbies are music and tennis.
- Spanish:
pasatiempo
nm
- French:
passe-temps
nm
- German:
Hobby
nnt Hobbys
- Chinese: 业余爱好 n
- Arabic: هِوَايَةٌ n
- Portuguese: hóbi nm
- Russian: хобби nnt
- Croatian: hobi nm
- Czech: hobby nnt
- Danish: hobby nutr
- Dutch: hobby nm
- Finnish: harrastus n
- Greek: χόμπι nnt
- Italian: passatempo nm
- Japanese: 趣味 n
- Korean: 취미 n
- Norwegian: hobby nm
- Polish: hobby nnt
- Brazilian Portuguese: hobby nm
- European Spanish:
pasatiempo
nm
- Swedish: hobby nutr
- Thai: งานอดิเรก n
- Turkish: hobi n
- Vietnamese: sở thích n
Usage examples
His hobby , framed by the school carpenter, colour portraits of his senior girls.
, WHITE LIES (2003)I started to write as a hobby 15 years ago, during a working visit to England when I had alternate weekends to myself.
British Medical Journal (2002)For example, Arthurlie Bay at the south end of Rosseau is home to several hobby farms where cattle had been seen by cottagers.
Globe and Mail (2003)Four of us drop in at King's Head MAKING music started out as a hobby for Newry band The Four Of Us.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)The benefits of having a hobby have been extolled elsewhere in these pages.
, 23 Steps to Successful Achievement (1972)