hobbies

NOUN

pleasurable pastime

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amusement art avocation craft diversion fad fun obsession occupation specialty sport

STRONG

bag craze distraction fancy game interest kick play quest relaxation schtick shot sideline thing vagary weakness whim whimsy

WEAK

divertissement favorite occupation labor of love leisure activity leisure pursuit pet topic

Antonyms

STRONGEST

entertainment vocation work

STRONG

boredom dislike hate

WEAK

profession

Example Sentences

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It’s a way to bond with co-workers, much like chatting about other shared hobbies or the latest World Cup game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

The AI assistant can recommend people looking for a serious relationship, someone with common hobbies or even above a certain height or age.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

My spouse, age 60, recently retired to spend more time with family and pursue her hobbies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

After completing the initial four month training period, about half continued practicing their instrument for more than three years, while the others stopped and pursued different hobbies instead.

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

I then imagined a onetoothed truck driver picking me up and asking me about my friends and hobbies.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley