Hobby synonyms

personal obsession

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pastime

An activity that occupies one's spare time pleasantly:

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leisure-time activity

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art

Products of this activity; imaginative works considered as a group:

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craze

The definition of a craze is a fad or a sudden and widespread interest in something.

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amusement

Something that amuses or entertains; entertainment

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fad

The definition of a fad is something that people are interested in for a short period of time

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whim

A vertical horse-powered drum used as a hoist in a mine.

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pet topic

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labor-of-love

Work done for personal satisfaction or altruistic reasons rather than for material gain

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divertissement (French)

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game

Mockery; sport:

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vagary

Vagary is an odd, unexpected action.

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fun

The definition of fun is something that brings pleasure, joy or playfulness.

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by-line

an auxiliary activity

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unremunerative occupation

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fancy

(Rare) Critical taste or judgment in art, dress, etc.

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entertainment (related)

Entertainment is defined as a funny or interesting performance or show.

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diversion

A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.

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caprice

An unpredictable or sudden condition, change, or series of changes.

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sport

Fun; amusement:

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quest

Any journey or undertaking in pursuit of a typically lofty or noble goal

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avocation

Something one does in addition to a vocation or regular work, and usually for pleasure; hobby

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favorite pursuit

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work (antonym)

Something that has been produced or accomplished through the effort, activity, or agency of a person or thing:

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favorite occupation

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relaxation

Refreshment of body or mind; recreation:

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whimsy

An unusual, unexpected, or fanciful idea; a whim.

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craft

Skill in doing or making something, as in the arts; proficiency.

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distraction (related)

The definition of a distraction is something that takes your attention away from something on which you should be focused.

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enjoyment

(Law) The receipt of the benefits of a property, such as ownership or use.

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interest

An interest group.

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pursuit

The act of pursuing.

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falco-subbuteo

A taxonomic species within the genus Falco — the Eurasian hobby.

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job (antonym)

A specific piece of work, as in one's trade, or done by agreement for pay

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sideline

An activity pursued in addition to one's regular occupation.

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side interest

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specialty

The definition of a specialty is an area of study or a specific interest in which you have become an expert or which you focus on, or something that meets particular tastes and needs.

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play

The act or manner of using a card, piece, or ball in a game or sport:

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hobbie (related)

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hobbies (related)

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gardening (related)

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activity

The state or quality of being active; nimbleness; agility; vigorous action or operation; energy; active force; as, an increasing variety of human activities.

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obsession

Obsession is defined as the act of letting a thought or action rule your thoughts or actions.

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hobbyhorse

A child's toy consisting of a stick with a horse's head at one end: it is straddled in a pretense of riding

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vocation (antonym)

Vocation is defined as a call to do something, especially regarding religious work.

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profession (antonym)

An occupation, such as law, medicine, or engineering, that requires considerable training and specialized study.

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spare-time-activity

an auxiliary activity

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rocking-horse

A child's toy consisting of a (usually wooden) horse mounted on a rocker or swing

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