Hobbyhorse
noun
A child's toy in the shape of a horse that they can sit on and play with.
The child rode the hobbyhorse around the yard, pretending to be a knight.
Often appears as...
- hobbyhorse as a toy
- children's hobbyhorse
Usage tips
Neutral
children's toy, plaything, riding toy
noun
A particular topic or activity that someone is particularly devoted to and enjoys discussing or pursuing.
His hobbyhorse is gardening, and he can talk about it for hours.
Often appears as...
- hobbyhorse topic
- hobbyhorse discussion
Usage tips
Informal
favorite topic, personal interest, pet issue
noun
A child's toy in the shape of a horse that they can sit on and play with.
The child rode the hobbyhorse around the yard, pretending to be a knight.
Often appears as...
- hobbyhorse as a toy
- children's hobbyhorse
Usage tips
Neutral
children's toy, plaything, riding toy
noun
A particular topic or activity that someone is particularly devoted to and enjoys discussing or pursuing.
His hobbyhorse is gardening, and he can talk about it for hours.
Often appears as...
- hobbyhorse topic
- hobbyhorse discussion
Usage tips
Informal
favorite topic, personal interest, pet issue
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/2Contextual Use
When referring to the literal toy, it's best to use it in contexts involving children or play.
Many children love playing with their hobbyhorses in the park.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
The metaphorical sense is often used to describe someone's pet subject or passion.
He always gets on his hobbyhorse about politics during dinner.
Pro Tip 1/2Contextual Use
When referring to the literal toy, it's best to use it in contexts involving children or play.
Many children love playing with their hobbyhorses in the park.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
The metaphorical sense is often used to describe someone's pet subject or passion.
He always gets on his hobbyhorse about politics during dinner.
Pro Tip 1/2Contextual Use
When referring to the literal toy, it's best to use it in contexts involving children or play.
Many children love playing with their hobbyhorses in the park.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
The metaphorical sense is often used to describe someone's pet subject or passion.
He always gets on his hobbyhorse about politics during dinner.
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