hobby
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1hob·by
noun \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
Origin of HOBBY
Middle English hoby, from Anglo-French hobel, hobé
First Known Use: 15th century
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
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