plural hobbies
: a small Old World falcon (Falco subbuteo) that is dark blue above and white below with dark streaking on the breast
plural hobbies
: a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation
Writing is just a hobby of his.
Her hobbies include gardening and bird-watching.
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Noun (2)
his ranch is just a weekend hobby—he makes his real money as an investment banker
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Javier Hasse, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
How is your New Year’s resolution to start a new hobby, learn a new language, or make a career change going?
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 19 Jan. 2025
Replace your usual phone time with a non-techy substitute
Rather than turning to another screen (a computer or TV, for instance) to fill the void, both experts recommend using those in-between moments to immerse yourself in a hobby that doesn’t rely on technology.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 Jan. 2025
Thank you to all my friends and family who have tested and critiqued my grids over the past several years, and a huge thank-you to my wife, Leanne, for her support of this hobby (and bonus points for discerning a unique thinking face of mine specific to crosswords).
—Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The pandemic further accelerated this trend, as consumers turned to cannabis cultivation as a therapeutic, self-sufficient hobby.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
How is your New Year’s resolution to start a new hobby, learn a new language, or make a career change going?
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 19 Jan. 2025
Replace your usual phone time with a non-techy substitute
Rather than turning to another screen (a computer or TV, for instance) to fill the void, both experts recommend using those in-between moments to immerse yourself in a hobby that doesn’t rely on technology.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 Jan. 2025
Thank you to all my friends and family who have tested and critiqued my grids over the past several years, and a huge thank-you to my wife, Leanne, for her support of this hobby (and bonus points for discerning a unique thinking face of mine specific to crosswords).
—Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hobby. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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