hobbies

hob-bies · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of "hobby"; activities done regularly for enjoyment during one's leisure time.

  2. 2.

    Regular leisure pursuits or interests that someone has.

Related words

Antonyms: duties, work
See also: hobby, interest, leisure, pastime
Synonyms: interests, pastimes, pursuits

Etymology

Plural of hobby, from Middle English hoby, short for hoby horse (a small horse), later meaning a favorite pursuit or pastime, perhaps from the given name Robin (Hob being a pet form).