hobby — meaning in English

English meaning

• avocation noun A calling away; a diversion.
• hobby noun An activity someone does regularly for pleasure in their free time, not for work.

Senses

hobby is used for these senses in English:

• avocation A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.
• hobby An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.

avocation — full definition

1. noun A calling away; a diversion.
2. noun A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.
3. noun That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.
4. noun Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.

hobby — full definition

1. noun An activity someone does regularly for pleasure in their free time, not for work.
2. noun Any of several small, fast falcons, especially Falco subbuteo.

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