Meaning & use
hobby
An activity pursued regularly for enjoyment during one's free time, rather than as a profession.
See it in a sentence
Gardening has been her favorite hobby since she was a small child.
He picked up woodworking as a new hobby last winter.
A note on using this word
Hobby implies an activity done purely for pleasure, distinguishing it from work done for income.
Words with a similar meaning
pastimeinterest
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