hobby

Definition

Examples

Photography started as a hobby, but now it is her full-time job.

Word Family

Synonyms

• pastimea diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
• interesta sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
• leisure activityhaving a meaning similar to hobby

Collocations

• Easy favorite hobby
  describing favorite hobby (something regarded with special favor or liking)
• Medium pursue a creative hobby outside work
  to pursue a creative hobby outside work, meaning to carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
• Hard lucrative hobby turned commercial venture
  describing lucrative hobby turned commercial venture (producing a sizeable profit)
• Very Hard ride your hobby horse endlessly in meetings
  to ride your hobby horse endlessly in meetings, meaning to sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions