How to Use hobby in a Sentence

hobby

noun
  • So this just kind of shows how ridiculous the hobby can be.
    — Gabriel Greschler, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Give them a gift of a new hobby with this Wood Burner Kit.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
  • It can also be used, as a fun side hobby, to measure the age of his brain.
    — Time, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Step outside of the box with your creative projects and hobbies this month.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2023
  • Toy stores once ruled the yule, alongside the hobby and game stores that share the same retail sector.
    — Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Vogue Television fans, now may be the time to pick up some new hobbies.
    — Brendan Morrow, The Week, 26 May 2023
  • A lot of people were still dying and the sponsors got scared of the sport and left it to be this dirtbag, on the edge [hobby].
    — Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Cooking transformed from a pesky to-do to a true hobby for a whole new group of people.
    — Kris Martins, Glamour, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Ramaswamy gave host Steve Doocy a taste of his former hobby.
    — Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 28 July 2023
  • For some who take the hobby seriously, that’s a good thing.
    — Nick Guy, wsj.com, 16 Sep. 2023
  • Discuss summer camps and school stuff, friends and hobbies.
    — Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2024
  • And even adults don’t have to outgrow their hobby of building Legos.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Snowboarding isn’t just a hobby or sport for the 25-year-old, it’s become his day job and sole income.
    — Kyre Johnson, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Faith Pinho: Paulina grabbed the girls’ jackets and shoes and, at the last minute, a hobby horse toy Bobby had brought the girls from Vegas.
    — The Foretold Team, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023
  • From their passions to their hobbies, here’s everything to know about Jeezy’s kids.
    — Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
  • When you’re pressed for time (so, always), hobbies tend to be the first activity on the chopping block.
    — Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 1 Jan. 2024
  • Kocourek wants to find someone who does all those things with her but also who has their own hobbies.
    — Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 24 July 2023
  • Had this been any other year, Heiko may have seen the experience as a fun new hobby.
    — Ashley Stimpson, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Born blind in one eye, Leahy takes photos - a hobby that only requires the other.
    — Graham Underwood, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Use your knowledge to start a new hobby, side hustle, or career.
    — Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Some of them may have played professionally, some as a hobby, and some may have needed help along the way.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2024
  • What was once a hobby transformed into a bustling business in the mid-’80s with Zeiger booking his tank out weeks in advance.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Curbed, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Finding the right time to pursue your hobby is important as well.
    — Emma Fox, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Plus his rent, $1,980 for a two-bedroom, hasn’t risen too much, leaving more room for hobbies like golf and whiskey collecting.
    — Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 25 Dec. 2023
  • My my mom would write fantasy novels as a hobby when since forever, and would give them to us to read.
    — Abc News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
  • If a hobby upgrade tempts you, open a spreadsheet to compare options before opening your wallet!
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
  • An artistic breakthrough or a fun new hobby could shake things up in the best way.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Get a hobby, go out and enjoy the sun and the birds, but for once, try to find something positive in your day.
    — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Since picking up the hobby around two years ago, she’s participated in 5K runs and half marathons.
    — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Reading outside is one of my favorite hobbies, and this rocking chair looks like it was made to be a cozy reading chair.
    — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026

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