hobby

[ hob-ee ]

/ ˈhɒb i /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR hobby ON THESAURUS.COM

noun, plural hob·bies.

an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation: Her hobbies include stamp-collecting and woodcarving.

a child's hobbyhorse.

Archaic. a small horse.

Idioms for hobby

ride a hobby, to concern oneself excessively with a favorite notion or activity.Also ride a hobbyhorse.

Origin of hobby

1325–75; Middle English hoby(n), probably for Robin, or Robert (cf. hob²), used as horse's name, as in dobbin

OTHER WORDS FROM hobby

hob·by·ist, nounhob·by·less, adjective

Words nearby hobby

hobble, hobblebush, hobbledehoy, hobble skirt, Hobbs, hobby, hobby farmer, hobbyhorse, hobday, hobgoblin, hobnail

Definition for hobby (2 of 3)

hobby²

[ hob-ee ]

/ ˈhɒb i /

noun, plural hob·bies.

a small Old World falcon, Falco subbuteo, formerly flown at such small game as larks.

Origin of hobby

1400–50; late Middle English hoby<Middle French hobé, suffixal variant of Middle French, Old French hobel (compare French hobereau), probably noun derivative of hobeler to skirmish, harass, perhaps <Middle Dutch hob(b)elen to turn, roll; compare Dutch hobbelen to rock, jolt (cf. hobble)

Definition for hobby (3 of 3)

Hobby

[ hob-ee ]

/ ˈhɒb i /

noun

Oveta Culp

[kuhlp], /kʌlp/, 1905–1995, U.S. newspaper publisher and government official: first director of Women's Army Corps 1942–45; first Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare 1953–55.

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Example sentences from the Web for hobby

To come up with an experimental platform that might provide some answers, Irvine drew on one of his hobbies.
An Unexpected Twist Lights Up the Secrets of Turbulence|David H. Freedman|September 3, 2020|Quanta Magazine
It’s not the hobby, it’s the people who do the hobby who make the tribe.
Why do we miss the rituals put on hold by the COVID-19 pandemic?|Sujata Gupta|August 14, 2020|Science News
When asked about her hobbies outside of politics, she immediately mentions spending time with her kids, although she laughs uproariously while adding that “it’s sometimes hard to make time, which makes me probably like every other mom ever.”
From Soccer-Mom Auditor to Missouri Governor?|Nick Fouriezos|August 6, 2020|Ozy
Since coronavirus upended consumer behavior — people’s life, hobbies, what they care about, who they are with, is all in flux — advertisers are groping for information on new and existing audiences.
Reducing cookie reliance, The Telegraph rolls out ways to share data directly with advertisers|Lucinda Southern|July 8, 2020|Digiday

My other hobby is that in the spring of 2019 I got into weightlifting, which is not a sentence that I ever expected myself to say.
Weight lifting is this planetary scientist’s pastime|Bryn Nelson|March 10, 2020|Science News For Students
While the Hobby Lobby decision may have lost its cultural appeal, it still carries weight in the federal court system.
The 26 Next Hobby Lobbys|Abby Haglage|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They are for corporations like Hobby Lobby, and vast hospital networks, and, yes, adoption agencies.
Do LGBTs Owe Christians an Olive Branch? Try The Other Way Around|Jay Michaelson|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the wake of Hobby Lobby, activist lawyers are getting busy too.
Catholic Church: Religious Freedom Trumps Civil Rights|Jay Michaelson|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Remember, corporations have religious consciences now, thanks to Hobby Lobby.
RFRA Madness: What’s Next for Anti-Democratic ‘Religious Exemptions’|Jay Michaelson|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On March 25, I stood in line outside the Supreme Court, waiting to get into the Hobby Lobby oral argument.
RFRA Madness: What’s Next for Anti-Democratic ‘Religious Exemptions’|Jay Michaelson|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He can usually satisfy his hobby, too, for most travellers steer clear of the berth.
Pitching in a Pinch|Christy Mathewson
Josh admitted that it did look tempting; and later on the entire party agreed that Nick had profited by his hobby.
Motor Boat Boys on the Great Lakes|Louis Arundel
But, on the other hand, he indulged himself in his hobby for raising prize cattle for the local Mlas.
Banked Fires|E. W. (Ethel Winifred) Savi
Her hobby was curio-collecting, and she lived in perpetual dread of having her treasures stolen.
Chatterbox, 1906|Various
It was his hobby, and he prided himself especially upon his character as a man of business.
The Young Duke|Benjamin Disraeli

British Dictionary definitions for hobby (1 of 2)

hobby¹

/ (ˈhɒbɪ) /

noun plural -bies

an activity pursued in spare time for pleasure or relaxation

archaic, or dialect a small horse or pony

short for hobbyhorse (def. 1)

an early form of bicycle, without pedals

Derived forms of hobby

hobbyist, noun

Word Origin for hobby

C14 hobyn, probably variant of proper name Robin; compare dobbin

British Dictionary definitions for hobby (2 of 2)

hobby²

/ (ˈhɒbɪ) /

noun plural -bies

any of several small Old World falcons, esp the European Falco subbuteo, formerly used in falconry

Word Origin for hobby

C15: from Old French hobet, from hobe falcon; probably related to Middle Dutch hobbelen to roll, turn

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	hobby
释义	hobby ¹ [ hob-ee ] / ˈhɒb i / SEE SYNONYMS FOR hobby ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural hob·bies. an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation: Her hobbies include stamp-collecting and woodcarving. a child's hobbyhorse. Archaic. a small horse. Idioms for hobby ride a hobby, to concern oneself excessively with a favorite notion or activity.Also ride a hobbyhorse. Origin of hobby ¹ 1325–75; Middle English hoby(n), probably for Robin, or Robert (cf. hob²), used as horse's name, as in dobbin OTHER WORDS FROM hobby hob·by·ist, nounhob·by·less, adjective Words nearby hobby hobble, hobblebush, hobbledehoy, hobble skirt, Hobbs, hobby, hobby farmer, hobbyhorse, hobday, hobgoblin, hobnail Definition for hobby (2 of 3) hobby² [ hob-ee ] / ˈhɒb i / noun, plural hob·bies. a small Old World falcon, Falco subbuteo, formerly flown at such small game as larks. Origin of hobby ² 1400–50; late Middle English hoby<Middle French hobé, suffixal variant of Middle French, Old French hobel (compare French hobereau), probably noun derivative of hobeler to skirmish, harass, perhaps <Middle Dutch hob(b)elen to turn, roll; compare Dutch hobbelen to rock, jolt (cf. hobble) Definition for hobby (3 of 3) Hobby [ hob-ee ] / ˈhɒb i / noun Oveta Culp [kuhlp], /kʌlp/, 1905–1995, U.S. newspaper publisher and government official: first director of Women's Army Corps 1942–45; first Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare 1953–55. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for hobby To come up with an experimental platform that might provide some answers, Irvine drew on one of his hobbies. An Unexpected Twist Lights Up the Secrets of Turbulence\|David H. Freedman\|September 3, 2020\|Quanta Magazine It’s not the hobby, it’s the people who do the hobby who make the tribe. Why do we miss the rituals put on hold by the COVID-19 pandemic?\|Sujata Gupta\|August 14, 2020\|Science News When asked about her hobbies outside of politics, she immediately mentions spending time with her kids, although she laughs uproariously while adding that “it’s sometimes hard to make time, which makes me probably like every other mom ever.” From Soccer-Mom Auditor to Missouri Governor?\|Nick Fouriezos\|August 6, 2020\|Ozy Since coronavirus upended consumer behavior — people’s life, hobbies, what they care about, who they are with, is all in flux — advertisers are groping for information on new and existing audiences. Reducing cookie reliance, The Telegraph rolls out ways to share data directly with advertisers\|Lucinda Southern\|July 8, 2020\|Digiday My other hobby is that in the spring of 2019 I got into weightlifting, which is not a sentence that I ever expected myself to say. Weight lifting is this planetary scientist’s pastime\|Bryn Nelson\|March 10, 2020\|Science News For Students While the Hobby Lobby decision may have lost its cultural appeal, it still carries weight in the federal court system. The 26 Next Hobby Lobbys\|Abby Haglage\|December 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They are for corporations like Hobby Lobby, and vast hospital networks, and, yes, adoption agencies. Do LGBTs Owe Christians an Olive Branch? Try The Other Way Around\|Jay Michaelson\|December 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In the wake of Hobby Lobby, activist lawyers are getting busy too. Catholic Church: Religious Freedom Trumps Civil Rights\|Jay Michaelson\|November 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Remember, corporations have religious consciences now, thanks to Hobby Lobby. RFRA Madness: What’s Next for Anti-Democratic ‘Religious Exemptions’\|Jay Michaelson\|November 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST On March 25, I stood in line outside the Supreme Court, waiting to get into the Hobby Lobby oral argument. RFRA Madness: What’s Next for Anti-Democratic ‘Religious Exemptions’\|Jay Michaelson\|November 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He can usually satisfy his hobby, too, for most travellers steer clear of the berth. Pitching in a Pinch\|Christy Mathewson Josh admitted that it did look tempting; and later on the entire party agreed that Nick had profited by his hobby. Motor Boat Boys on the Great Lakes\|Louis Arundel But, on the other hand, he indulged himself in his hobby for raising prize cattle for the local Mlas. Banked Fires\|E. W. (Ethel Winifred) Savi Her hobby was curio-collecting, and she lived in perpetual dread of having her treasures stolen. Chatterbox, 1906\|Various It was his hobby, and he prided himself especially upon his character as a man of business. The Young Duke\|Benjamin Disraeli British Dictionary definitions for hobby (1 of 2) hobby¹ / (ˈhɒbɪ) / noun plural -bies an activity pursued in spare time for pleasure or relaxation archaic, or dialect a small horse or pony short for hobbyhorse (def. 1) an early form of bicycle, without pedals Derived forms of hobby hobbyist, noun Word Origin for hobby C14 hobyn, probably variant of proper name Robin; compare dobbin British Dictionary definitions for hobby (2 of 2) hobby² / (ˈhɒbɪ) / noun plural -bies any of several small Old World falcons, esp the European Falco subbuteo, formerly used in falconry Word Origin for hobby C15: from Old French hobet, from hobe falcon; probably related to Middle Dutch hobbelen to roll, turn Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to hobby art, specialty, avocation, diversion, craft, amusement, fun, sport, obsession, fad, occupation, play, sideline, shot, vagary, thing, weakness, whimsy, fancy, bag
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hobby

noun, plural hob·bies.

Idioms for hobby

Origin of hobby

OTHER WORDS FROM hobby

Words nearby hobby

Definition for hobby (2 of 3)

noun, plural hob·bies.

Origin of hobby

Definition for hobby (3 of 3)

noun

Example sentences from the Web for hobby

British Dictionary definitions for hobby (1 of 2)

noun plural -bies

Derived forms of hobby

Word Origin for hobby

British Dictionary definitions for hobby (2 of 2)

noun plural -bies

Word Origin for hobby

Words related to hobby