Synonyms of hobbies

hobbies

noun

plural of hobby

as in pursuits

an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure

his ranch is just a weekend hobby—he makes his real money as an investment banker

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pursuits
• sports
• avocations
• amusements
• pastimes
• recreations
• entertainments
• hobbyhorses
• relaxations
• diversions
• distractions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hobbies

The individual might also start to abandon their hobbies and forego career opportunities, Brown said. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Jackie and Matthew are mostly typical teenagers with full social lives and creative hobbies. — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2026

People are making more transactions AND hobbies are costing more. — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Gen Z versus millennials The BofA analysis found that older millennials spent the most on hobbies in the three months to August, spending more than double per consumer than Gen Z, the cohort BofA identified as spending the least. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026

Dating is an important part of the service, but members can also connect around friendship, companionship, travel, hobbies and local activities. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

The Pisces Moon in your finance zone squares your ruler Uranus in your playful 5th house, making spontaneous plans, tickets, hobbies, or treats harder to resist. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026

Your curiosity and lust for life urge you to seek new ideas, hobbies, and adventures. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

The Aquarius Moon opposes Jupiter across your social and creative zones, bringing invitations, ideas, romance, hobbies, or group plans into competition. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026