hobbies
Recreational spare-time activities
Hobbies is the plural of hobby—activities pursued for pleasure rather than work or obligation.
Stamp collecting, gardening, woodworking, and birdwatching are classic hobbies.
The word often appears in contexts asking about leisure interests: What are your hobbies?
A hobby occupies free time without the pressure of profession or livelihood.
Recreational trail walking
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- fishingCatching aquatic creatures
- birdwatchingObserving wild avians recreationally
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
gardening · mountaineering · surfing · sailing · backpacking · diving · snorkeling · geocaching
Loop-based textile making
- crochetingCrafting with hooked needle
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
- sewingCraft with needle and thread
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
beading · scrapbooking · pottery · ceramics · woodworking · carving · glassblowing · weaving
Pigment on canvas
- drawingMarks forming a picture
- photographyCreating images from light
- writingRecorded language on surface
- musicOrganized auditory art
sculpting · filmmaking · digital art · poetry · blogging · composing · illustration · animation
Postal payment adhesives
- coinsMetal money units
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
- antiquesValuable old items
- memorabiliaCollected items of significance
comics · figurines · dolls · miniatures · pottery · books · sneakers · watches
Interactive electronic entertainment
- board gamesStructured tabletop play
- tabletopHorizontal furniture surface
- esportsProfessional video game competitions
- consoleComfort in distress
PC gaming · card games · puzzles · chess · roleplaying · MMORPG · multiplayer · streaming
Swift foot travel
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- pilatesControlled movement exercise method
dancing · martial arts · weightlifting · jogging · aerobics · gymnastics · boxing · basketball
Preparing food with heat
- bakingCooking with dry heat
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- grillingCooking on metal grates
cake decorating · mixology · barbecue · pickling · cheesemaking · soapmaking · charcuterie · food photography
hiking
Recreational trail walking
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- fishingCatching aquatic creatures
- birdwatchingObserving wild avians recreationally
kayaking · gardening · mountaineering · surfing · sailing · backpacking · diving · snorkeling · geocaching · skiing
knitting
Loop-based textile making
- crochetingCrafting with hooked needle
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
- sewingCraft with needle and thread
embroidery · beading · scrapbooking · pottery · ceramics · woodworking · carving · glassblowing · weaving · felting
painting
Pigment on canvas
- drawingMarks forming a picture
- photographyCreating images from light
- writingRecorded language on surface
music · sculpting · filmmaking · digital art · poetry · blogging · composing · illustration · animation · graphic design
stamps
Postal payment adhesives
memorabilia · comics · figurines · dolls · miniatures · pottery · books · sneakers · watches · postcards
video games
Interactive electronic entertainment
- board gamesStructured tabletop play
- tabletopHorizontal furniture surface
- esportsProfessional video game competitions
console · PC gaming · card games · puzzles · chess · roleplaying · MMORPG · multiplayer · streaming · speedrunning
running
Swift foot travel
pilates · dancing · martial arts · weightlifting · jogging · aerobics · gymnastics · boxing · basketball · tennis
cooking
Preparing food with heat
- bakingCooking with dry heat
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
grilling · cake decorating · mixology · barbecue · pickling · cheesemaking · soapmaking · charcuterie · food photography · canning
- funamusement, entertainment, excitement, joy, merriment
- hobbiesknitting circles, skateboarding, model trains, write, writing
- leisurerecreation, pastimes, downtime, free time, relaxation
- pastimesamusement, puzzles, cards, crafting, diversion
- recreationgames, sports, fun, play, swimming
- identityidentity, personal identity, self, selfhood, self-expression
hobbieswork
Effort toward a goal
jobs · duties · obligations · chores · responsibilities
hobbiescareers
Ongoing professional pursuits
professions · occupations · vocations · trades · livelihoods
hobbiesidleness
State of doing nothing
inactivity · boredom · vegetating · loafing · killing time
- indoor hobbiesLeisure activities done inside
- creative hobbiesRecreational activities producing original work
- shared hobbiesPastimes enjoyed together