Hobby
noun
An activity that one does for fun during free time.
In his spare time, his hobby is painting.
Often appears as...
- have a hobby
- take up a hobby
noun
A small horse or pony.
The knight rode his hobby into the battlefield.
Often appears as...
- ride a hobby
- mount a hobby
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A type of bird, specifically a small falcon.
The hobby is known for its incredible speed.
Often appears as...
- watch a hobby
- spot a hobby
Usage tips
Ornithological
noun
An activity that one does for fun during free time.
In his spare time, his hobby is painting.
Often appears as...
- have a hobby
- take up a hobby
noun
A small horse or pony.
The knight rode his hobby into the battlefield.
Often appears as...
- ride a hobby
- mount a hobby
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A type of bird, specifically a small falcon.
The hobby is known for its incredible speed.
Often appears as...
- watch a hobby
- spot a hobby
Usage tips
Ornithological
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Enjoyment
Focus on something you genuinely enjoy doing in your own time without getting paid.
Baking cakes became my hobby because I love creating new flavors.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversation Starter
Talking about your hobbies can be a good way to connect with new people.
I met new friends at the park who also think gardening is a fun hobby.
Pro Tip 3/3Relaxation
A hobby should help you relax and de-stress, not add to your workload.
Playing the guitar is my hobby; it's how I unwind after work.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Enjoyment
Focus on something you genuinely enjoy doing in your own time without getting paid.
Baking cakes became my hobby because I love creating new flavors.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversation Starter
Talking about your hobbies can be a good way to connect with new people.
I met new friends at the park who also think gardening is a fun hobby.
Pro Tip 3/3Relaxation
A hobby should help you relax and de-stress, not add to your workload.
Playing the guitar is my hobby; it's how I unwind after work.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Enjoyment
Focus on something you genuinely enjoy doing in your own time without getting paid.
Baking cakes became my hobby because I love creating new flavors.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversation Starter
Talking about your hobbies can be a good way to connect with new people.
I met new friends at the park who also think gardening is a fun hobby.
Pro Tip 3/3Relaxation
A hobby should help you relax and de-stress, not add to your workload.
Playing the guitar is my hobby; it's how I unwind after work.
Never forget "Hobby"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Sam Martin: The quirky...
And they were unexpected and they were surprising. But they were also -- I was really impressed by how personalized they were, and how much work went into them. And I realized that's because the guys that I met were all very passionate about what they did. And they really loved their professions. And they were very passionate about their collections and their hobbies.
Video examples
Why our screens make us...
about three hours a day. That leaves this white space. That's our personal time. That space is incredibly important to us. That's the space where we do things that make us individuals. That's where hobbies happen, where we have close relationships, where we really think about our lives, where we get creative,
Video examples
How I hacked online...
I wanted somebody who worked hard, because work for me is extremely important, but not too hard. For me, the hobbies that I have are really just new work projects that I've launched. I also wanted somebody who not only wanted two children, but was going to have the same attitude toward parenting that I do,
Video examples
The psychology of your...
And it isn't just ephemeral things like values and personality. You can ask people about their likes and dislikes, their basic preferences. For example, name your best friend, your favorite kind of vacation, what's your favorite hobby, what's your favorite kind of music. People can name these things.
Video examples
What makes muscles grow?...
and along with connective tissue, they bind us together, hold us up, and help us move. And whether or not body building is your hobby, muscles need your constant attention because the way you treat them on a daily basis determines whether they will wither or grow.
Video examples
What is bipolar...
a low mood, dwindling interest in hobbies, changes in appetite, feeling worthless or excessively guilty, sleeping either too much or too little, restlessness or slowness, or persistent thoughts of suicide. Worldwide, about one to three percent of adults
Video examples
How to find work you...
personal example, a couple years ago. Has anyone ever had a hobby or a passion they poured their heart and soul into, unbelievable amount of time, and they so badly want to call it a business, but no one's paying attention and it doesn't make a dime?
Video examples
How to rebuild the world...
it works and this isn't some kind of Fringe hobby during the oil shortages of the Second World War there are over a million gasifier powered cars wood powered crop wood powered cars across
Video examples
Joe Exotic and the Tiger...
cow petting zoos, and all that. JOE Well, you're getting the world to pay for your hobby. Yeah. JOE At least that we have man enough to say, look, I own a roadside zoo and I breed tigers.
Video examples
Sleepy Harbour Seals and...
Manning this border is Britain's hobbyist infantry Harbor sealed stationed themselves along the coast elegantly patrolling the beaches
Video examples
Sam Martin: The quirky...
And they were unexpected and they were surprising. But they were also -- I was really impressed by how personalized they were, and how much work went into them. And I realized that's because the guys that I met were all very passionate about what they did. And they really loved their professions. And they were very passionate about their collections and their hobbies.
Video examples
Why our screens make us...
about three hours a day. That leaves this white space. That's our personal time. That space is incredibly important to us. That's the space where we do things that make us individuals. That's where hobbies happen, where we have close relationships, where we really think about our lives, where we get creative,
Video examples
How I hacked online...
I wanted somebody who worked hard, because work for me is extremely important, but not too hard. For me, the hobbies that I have are really just new work projects that I've launched. I also wanted somebody who not only wanted two children, but was going to have the same attitude toward parenting that I do,
Video examples
The psychology of your...
And it isn't just ephemeral things like values and personality. You can ask people about their likes and dislikes, their basic preferences. For example, name your best friend, your favorite kind of vacation, what's your favorite hobby, what's your favorite kind of music. People can name these things.
Video examples
What makes muscles grow?...
and along with connective tissue, they bind us together, hold us up, and help us move. And whether or not body building is your hobby, muscles need your constant attention because the way you treat them on a daily basis determines whether they will wither or grow.
Video examples
What is bipolar...
a low mood, dwindling interest in hobbies, changes in appetite, feeling worthless or excessively guilty, sleeping either too much or too little, restlessness or slowness, or persistent thoughts of suicide. Worldwide, about one to three percent of adults
Video examples
How to find work you...
personal example, a couple years ago. Has anyone ever had a hobby or a passion they poured their heart and soul into, unbelievable amount of time, and they so badly want to call it a business, but no one's paying attention and it doesn't make a dime?
Video examples
How to rebuild the world...
it works and this isn't some kind of Fringe hobby during the oil shortages of the Second World War there are over a million gasifier powered cars wood powered crop wood powered cars across
Video examples
Joe Exotic and the Tiger...
cow petting zoos, and all that. JOE Well, you're getting the world to pay for your hobby. Yeah. JOE At least that we have man enough to say, look, I own a roadside zoo and I breed tigers.
Video examples
Sleepy Harbour Seals and...
Manning this border is Britain's hobbyist infantry Harbor sealed stationed themselves along the coast elegantly patrolling the beaches
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Patti Smith
American Musician
Nothing is a hobby - each discipline is its own world with its own high standards. Of course, every artist has 'minor works' that they do, but I don't think I have any 'minor disciplines.
Quote examples
Zhao Wei
Chinese Actress
People say that I should never turn my hobby into a career, but I think you need to be passionate enough to do a good job.
Quote examples
Rebecca De Mornay
American Actress
I love my friends. I love my love-life. I love my hobbies. I love eating.
Quote examples
Stacey Snider
American Businesswoman
Get a hobby. Maintain your friendships. Hang out with other people.
Quote examples
Steven Hill
American Actor
I have worked all of my life, so I really don't have any hobbies.
Quote examples
Alvin Lee
English Musician
I write and record all the time; it's my hobby and my passion.
Quote examples
Lake Bell
American Actress
You have to keep hobbies in L.A. Otherwise, it's sad.
Quote examples
Phil Daniels
English Actor
Acting is my passion, and Chelsea FC is my hobby.
Quote examples
Steve Burns
American Actor
Music is my life - acting's just a hobby.
Quote examples
Joshua Lederberg
American Scientist
Life's a hobby.
Quote examples
Patti Smith
American Musician
Nothing is a hobby - each discipline is its own world with its own high standards. Of course, every artist has 'minor works' that they do, but I don't think I have any 'minor disciplines.
Quote examples
Zhao Wei
Chinese Actress
People say that I should never turn my hobby into a career, but I think you need to be passionate enough to do a good job.
Quote examples
Rebecca De Mornay
American Actress
I love my friends. I love my love-life. I love my hobbies. I love eating.
Quote examples
Stacey Snider
American Businesswoman
Get a hobby. Maintain your friendships. Hang out with other people.
Quote examples
Steven Hill
American Actor
I have worked all of my life, so I really don't have any hobbies.
Quote examples
Alvin Lee
English Musician
I write and record all the time; it's my hobby and my passion.
Quote examples
Lake Bell
American Actress
You have to keep hobbies in L.A. Otherwise, it's sad.
Quote examples
Phil Daniels
English Actor
Acting is my passion, and Chelsea FC is my hobby.
Quote examples
Steve Burns
American Actor
Music is my life - acting's just a hobby.
Quote examples
Joshua Lederberg
American Scientist
Life's a hobby.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension