hobby — an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːbi/
Korean meaning: 여가 시간에 즐거움을 위해 정기적으로 하는 활동, 취미
Korean pronunciation: **하**비
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's hobby is collecting vintage spoons from around the world.
- His hobby of making miniature furniture for ants is getting out of hand.
- Photography became her hobby after she accidentally took a perfect selfie.
hobby
NOUN//ˈhɑːbi//
an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈhɑːbi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈhɒbi/
🌳Etymology
Roothobby
Origin
중세 영어 'hobi'에서 유래했으며, 원래는 작은 말을 뜻하는 'hobby horse'에서 시작되었습니다. 장난감 말을 타고 노는 것처럼 즐거움을 위한 활동이라는 의미로 발전했죠.
🎵Rhyme
lobbysnobbybobby
lobby
snobby
bobby
🔗Collocations
pursue a hobby
favorite hobby
expensive hobby
hobby shop
take up a hobby
📝Examples
“My grandmother's hobby is collecting vintage spoons from around the world.”
😄 Fun example
“His hobby of making miniature furniture for ants is getting out of hand.”
😄 Fun example
“Photography became her hobby after she accidentally took a perfect selfie.”
“What started as a hobby turned into a successful business.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
pastimeinterestpursuitrecreationleisure activity
Antonyms
workchoreduty
Related
leisureentertainmentskillpassioncraft
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