Hobby ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Hobby ( noun )

1. An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.
2. A pursuit outside one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure.

Origin:

Middle english hobyn, from old english hobbian; akin to old high german hoffen to have a desire for, latin habere to have.

Examples:

1. Collecting stamps is his hobby.
2. She turned her hobby of knitting into a small business.
3. He found a new hobby in woodworking.
4. Gardening is a popular hobby among retirees.
5. She has several hobbies, including photography and cooking.

(As a verb)

Hobby ( verb )

1. An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.
2. A pursuit outside one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure.

Origin:

Middle english hobyn, from old english hobbian; akin to old high german hoffen to have a desire for, latin habere to have.

Examples:

1. Collecting stamps is his hobby.
2. She turned her hobby of knitting into a small business.
3. He found a new hobby in woodworking.
4. Gardening is a popular hobby among retirees.
5. She has several hobbies, including photography and cooking.