hobby

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈhɒ.bi/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈhɑ.bi/

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Noun

Singular hobby

Plural hobbies

1. A hobby is an activity that a person likes to do with their extra time.

   When I'm not at work, my hobby is to work on my car.

   When I'm not at college, my favourite hobby is to play video games.

2. A hobby can also be a bird with long wings.

   We saw a hobby fly by.

Related words

• hobbyist