Meaning of hobby in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhɑbi/

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  1. Noun

    hobby

    Etymology

    late Middle English hobyn, hoby, from pet forms of the given name Robin. Originally in hobby (sense 2) (compare with dobbin), it later came to denote a toy horse or hobby horse, hence ‘an activity done for pleasure’

    Definitions

    1. an auxiliary activity
  2. 2. a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers

    Examples

    • « the child straddles it and pretends to ride »
  3. 3. small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds

Famous quotes

  • « So many of my dreams were to actually be able to make a living of what I did as a hobby. »
    Rick Baker
  • « Beware the hobby that eats. »
    Benjamin Franklin
  • « I wanted to be a mechanic. When I was 14 I wanted to quit school and go work on my car. But my dad said Son, you shouldn't do that. You should stay in school until your education is finished, and when you're done, don't make your hobby your job. »
    Eric Bana
  • « You know, I've carried a weapon for 10 years, never shot anybody, never robbed anybody. It has saved my life twice, but I know they're not toys. I practice with firearms, I enjoy shooting, it's a hobby of mine and I have a healthy respect for them. »
    Luke Scott
  • « My biggest hobby is hanging out with my family and kids. »
    Joel Osteen

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