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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Here are some easy ways to get into the hobby, even if you don’t have a yard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

But the debate over the dangers of exporting ants to hobby collectors in different parts of the world is yet to be settled.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Hornby, whose main hobby was cycling, had followed "the same route for the last 20 years or so".

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

“What, where’s the problem? Gotta have a hobby while I wait.”

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti