HOBBY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for HOBBY?

Need another word that means the same as “hobby”? Find 16 synonyms and 30 related words for “hobby” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Hobby” are: hobbyhorse, rocking horse, avocation, by-line, pursuit, sideline, spare-time activity, falco subbuteo, pastime, leisure activity, leisure pursuit, leisure interest, amateur interest, diversion, divertissement, enthusiasm

Hobby as a Noun

Definitions of "Hobby" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “hobby” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.
• A child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride.
• A small horse or pony.
• An early type of bicycle without pedals, propelled by pushing the feet against the ground.
• Small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds.
• An auxiliary activity.

Synonyms of "Hobby" as a noun (16 Words)

amateur interest	Someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime.
avocation	An auxiliary activity. They are basically doctors and negotiators by avocation.
by-line	A line giving the name of the writer of a story or article.
diversion	The action of reallocating something. The diversion of resources from defence to civil research.
divertissement	A minor entertainment or diversion. The intellectual divertissements of working men.
enthusiasm	Something that arouses enthusiasm. Enthusiasm for his program is growing.
falco subbuteo	Small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds.
hobbyhorse	A topic to which one constantly reverts. Don t get him started on his hobbyhorse.
leisure activity	Time available for ease and relaxation.
leisure interest	Freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity.
leisure pursuit	Time available for ease and relaxation.
pastime	An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby. Sailing is her favorite pastime.
pursuit	The action of the eye in following a moving object. A whole range of leisure pursuits.
rocking horse	A lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter.
sideline	The area immediately outside either sideline as a place for non players substitutes or spectators. Electronic handbooks are a lucrative sideline for the firm.
spare-time activity	A process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings.

Usage Examples of "Hobby" as a noun

• Her hobbies are reading and gardening.

Associations of "Hobby" (30 Words)

amenities	Things that make you comfortable and at ease.
avocation	A hobby or minor occupation. They are basically doctors and negotiators by avocation.
bagatelle	Something of little value or significance. Dealing with these boats was a mere bagatelle for the world s oldest yacht club.
basketball	The inflated ball used in basketball.
bingo	A game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards. A bingo hall.
bonanza	An especially rich vein of precious ore. A bonanza year for the computer industry.
boxing	The enclosure of something in a package or box.
championship	The position or title of the winner of a championship contest. Alan s championship of his estranged wife.
chess	A board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent’s king.
collector	The region in a bipolar transistor that absorbs charge carriers. The ticket collector closed the gates.
dice	Play dice. Cut the meat into dice.
entertainment	An activity that is diverting and that holds the attention. Everyone just sits in front of the television for entertainment.
gambling	The act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize. His gambling cost him a fortune.
interest	The selfish pursuit of one s own welfare self interest. He counts reading among his interests.
intrigue	Form intrigues for in an underhand manner. Henry and Louis intrigued with the local nobles.
leisure	Use of free time for enjoyment. He lacked the leisure for golf.
marvel	Express astonishment or surprise about something. The marvels of technology.
numismatist	A collector and student of money (and coins in particular.
pastime	A diversion that occupies one’s time and thoughts (usually pleasantly. His favourite pastimes were shooting and golf.
pentathlon	An athletic event comprising five different events for each competitor in particular also modern pentathlon an event involving fencing shooting swimming riding and cross country running.
philatelist	A collector and student of postage stamps.
philately	The collection and study of postage stamps.
play	Play a role or part. Play families are arranged in play houses.
pursuit	A cycling race in which competitors set off from different parts of a track and attempt to overtake one another. They criticized the boy for his limited pursuits.
rebus	A puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words.
recreation	An activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates. She rides for recreation.
repeatedly	Over and over again; constantly. They have been warned repeatedly with no effect.
stadium	An ancient Roman or Greek measure of length about 185 metres originally the length of a stadium.
tournament	A modern event involving display of military techniques and exercises. The Royal Tournament.
winning	Succeeding with great difficulty. He went to collect his winnings.