hobby
/ˈhɒ.bi/noun
Something a person does for pleasure in their free time.
Example sentences
- “Painting is her favorite hobby on weekends.”
- “Her hobby of collecting stamps started when she was eight.”
You 'take up' a hobby when you start one. 'Pastime' is a close synonym with a slightly more old-fashioned feel.
Related words
fitnessThe condition of your body in terms of strength, stamina, and health, usually built up through exercise.championA person or team that has won a competition, especially the most important one in a sport.workoutA session of physical exercise.scoreThe number of points, goals, or runs each side has in a game or competition.marathonA long-distance running race covering 42.195 kilometres, or about 26 miles.matchAn organized sporting contest between opponents, such as a football game, a boxing bout, or a game of cricket. 