as in pursuit
an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
his ranch is just a weekend hobby—he makes his real money as an investment banker
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hobby
My son is a software engineer, and video gaming is one of his hobbies.
—
Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
Bryce Holmes designs roller coasters as a hobby and posts them on social media.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2025
Using only sand and water, learn how to craft detailed sculptures from a 25-year sand-sculpting expert and take your new hobby to your next beach vacation.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Enter low-pressure hobbies, ones that won’t pile more stress onto your already-full plate.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for hobby
Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
Bryce Holmes designs roller coasters as a hobby and posts them on social media.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2025
Using only sand and water, learn how to craft detailed sculptures from a 25-year sand-sculpting expert and take your new hobby to your next beach vacation.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Enter low-pressure hobbies, ones that won’t pile more stress onto your already-full plate.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for hobby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobby
Noun
-
Deputies began a pursuit of the driver, and Harrison officers assisted by pinning the vehicle, Graddy said.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
-
In the pursuit of progress, asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.—
ByDr. Marita Kinney,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
-
Those teams sit on Mt. Olympus in South Florida sports.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
-
The conversation, led by Lindsay Peoples, delved into the evolving intersection of sport, fashion, and identity, a topic Harrison is no stranger to.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
19 May 2025
Noun
-
These avocations can take many shapes—traveling, golf, time with family, snowboarding, knitting, hunting, gardening, fishing, church choir, college football, crossword puzzles, theater, cycling, and walking.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
-
What began as an avocation turned into a serious occupation, as Fox Solomon turned to documenting the remnants of segregation visible in Chattanooga and across the South.—
Christina Cacouris,
The New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2024
Noun
-
Digital recreations of a young Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill (as Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker) have also appeared in the franchise.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
-
Julia Sanchez, a recreation supervisor, said each year the Park District selects a different park for people to explore on Kids to Parks Day.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
Noun
-
One parent judge loves these stacking cups for their endless amusement.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
-
Cruise also got a lot of props for once again putting his life on the line for our amusement.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
15 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobby. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share