hobby

[hob-ee] / ˈhɒb i /

NOUN

pleasurable pastime

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amusement art avocation craft diversion fad fun obsession specialty sport

STRONG

bag craze distraction fancy game interest kick occupation play quest relaxation schtick shot sideline thing vagary weakness whim whimsy

WEAK

divertissement favorite occupation labor of love leisure activity leisure pursuit pet topic

Antonyms

STRONGEST

entertainment vocation work

STRONG

boredom dislike hate

WEAK

profession

Example Sentences

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Mercer wrote: “Doug Bock Clark needs a hobby besides his weird obsession with North Carolina’s judges. Maybe knitting or surfing. Have a nice day!”

From Salon

A gardener by trade, but a keen hobby photographer - the Covid lockdown saw Barry spend more time outside hunting for these organisms.

From BBC

Schneider, the retired national guardsman, was interested in the class more to cultivate a hobby and hopes to find a local auctioneer to offer his services to.

From The Wall Street Journal

And what does Gita, 68, think of her husband’s watchmaking hobby?

From The Wall Street Journal

“Stay at home. Find more volunteer opportunities and have time for my hobbies,” another user contested.

From MarketWatch

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