noun
pursuit
puh-SYOOT
noun
1
The act of chasing or seeking after something or someone.
"The police gave chase in a high-speed pursuit through the city."
"She dedicated her life to the pursuit of scientific truth."
2
A hobby or activity someone regularly does for enjoyment.
"Gardening is one of his favourite leisure pursuits."
3
A track cycling event where two riders or teams start on opposite sides of the track and try to catch each other.
"She won gold in the individual pursuit at the velodrome."
How to Use Pursuit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishChasing or working toward something, or a hobby you regularly do.
Common pairings
in pursuit of
leisure pursuit
high-speed pursuit
Word Forms
pursuits plural
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Etymology
From Old French poursuite, tied to the verb "to pursue" — literally the act of following after.