Hobbies: English Vocabulary List

an enjoyable activity that a person does regularly in their free time

"Reading is my pastime."

"Reading science fiction became his favorite pastime during the long winter evenings when darkness fell before he even finished work."

a style of traveling around, cheap and often on foot, carrying one's belongings in a backpack

"Backpacking is exciting."

"Backpacking through Europe for three months taught her how to budget carefully and adapt to unexpected situations like canceled trains and lost reservations."

the activity or hobby of studying birds by observing them in their natural surroundings

"Birdwatching is relaxing."

"Birdwatching helped them slow down and notice the quiet beauty of nature."

the act or activity of writing about different things and share them online on a web page

"Blogging has become a popular online activity."

"Many people have turned their love of blogging into a full time career by monetizing their websites."

a sport that involves cheering and dancing in support of a sports team, typically consisting of a group of girls wearing similar clothing

"Cheerleading is energetic."

"Cheerleading requires athleticism and coordination because cheerleaders perform complex stunts lifts and tumbling passes that demand strength and balance."

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

"Clubbing is tiring."

"She stopped clubbing every weekend because waking up tired on Monday morning was affecting her concentration at work and damaging her productivity."

the action of looking for and gathering things of a specific type as a hobby

"Collecting stamps is fun."

"Collecting rare coins became an expensive hobby but he enjoyed the thrill of searching through piles of change for valuable minting errors."

to aimlessly draw lines and shapes, particularly when one is bored

"The student doodled in his notebook."

"While listening to the long lecture she began to doodle small flowers and stars in the margins of her notebook."

the action or activity of betting on uncertain outcomes or playing games of chance, hoping to win money or prizes

"Gambling can be risky."

"Gambling addiction can destroy lives leading to debt bankruptcy and broken relationships."

the act of regularly writing about what one sees, does, etc.

"Journaling helps me think."

"She spends ten minutes journaling every night to organize her thoughts."

the activity or sport of racing in small four-wheeled vehicles called karts

"Karting is exciting."

"Karting is often the first step for aspiring race car drivers because it teaches basic racing techniques at relatively low speeds and costs."

the skill or act of making a piece of clothing from threads of wool, etc. by using a pair of special long thin needles or a knitting machine

"Knitting is calming."

"Knitting helps reduce stress for many people because the repetitive motions have a calming effect similar to meditation or deep breathing exercises."

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

"Mountain biking requires a sturdy bike and helmet."

"Mountain biking requires a sturdy bike with thick tires and good suspension for rough rocky trails."

the practice or art of folding paper into desired shapes, which is originated from Japanese culture

"Origami is fun."

"She learned origami from a book and folded a paper crane."

the act or sport of swimming underwater, using special equipment such as an oxygen tank, etc.

"Scuba diving is thrilling."

"Before scuba diving in open water you must complete a certification course that teaches safe diving practices and how to handle equipment problems."

the act of quickly drawing something without many details

"Sketching helps me relax."

"She spent the afternoon sketching the old cathedral, capturing its beautiful details with just a few quick lines."

the activity or sport in which individuals jump from a flying aircraft and do special moves while falling before opening their parachute at a specified distance to land on the ground

"Skydiving is terrifying."

"She tried skydiving for the first time and loved the rush."

the activity of just looking at the goods in the windows of stores without going inside and buying something

"Window shopping is relaxing."

"We spent the afternoon window shopping along the main street."

the activity or sport of sailing on water by standing on a special board with a sail attached to it

"Windsurfing is difficult."

"They went windsurfing on the lake when the wind was strong."

a period of time when one is free from duties and can do fun activities or relax

"Leisure is valuable."

"She used her leisure time to rest and enjoy simple things."

the activity of pursuing and killing wild animals or birds for money, food, or fun

"Hunting is controversial."

"Hunting deer is regulated by strict seasons and bag limits to prevent overpopulation and maintain a healthy balance in the ecosystem."

the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind

"Meditation helps calm the mind."

"Daily meditation practice can lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety by training the mind to focus on the present moment without judgment."

the skill or activity of making dishes, pots, etc. using clay

"She learned pottery."

"She took a class to learn how to make beautiful pottery from clay using a wheel."

the activity or act of going from one place to another, particularly over a long distance

"Traveling broadens the mind."

"He spends a lot of time traveling for work and leisure."