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1hobby

noun hob·by \ˈhä-bē\
plural hobbies

Definition of HOBBY

:  a small Old World falcon (Falco subbuteo) that is dark blue above and white below with dark streaking on the breast
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Origin of HOBBY

Middle English hoby, from Anglo-French hobel, hobé
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with HOBBY

bobby, cobby, dobby, globby, knobby, lobby, nobby, Sabi, snobby, swabbie

2hobby

noun
plural hobbies

Definition of HOBBY

:  a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation
— hob·by·ist \-bē-ist\ noun

Origin of HOBBY

short for hobbyhorse
First Known Use: 1816

Rhymes with HOBBY

lobby
HOBBY Defined for Kids

hobby

noun hob·by \ˈhä-bē\
plural hobbies

Definition of HOBBY for Kids

:  an interest or activity engaged in for pleasure

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  1. hobby
  2. hobby lantern
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