Hobbies and Daily Activities: English Vocabulary List

the activity of catching a fish with special equipment such as a fishing line and a hook or net

"We went fishing by the lake."

"They went fishing at the lake early in the morning and caught several large trout before noon."

to catch or attempt to catch fish with special equipment such as a fishing line and a hook or net

"We fish in the lake."

"My father loves to fish in the river every weekend hoping to catch a large trout for dinner."

any various type of game that involves playing with a ball

"We watched a ball game yesterday."

"The whole family attended the ball game together and cheered loudly when their team scored a home run."

any game played with playing cards

"We played a card game until midnight."

"They played a card game called poker until midnight and had a lot of fun competing against each other."

a game played on a table by two or four players who bounce a small ball on the table over a net using special rackets

"Table tennis is fast and fun."

"Table tennis is a fast sport that requires quick reflexes and good hand eye coordination to play well."

a specific location that is intended for people to set up a tent

"The campsite was near the river."

"They found a nice campsite near a stream and set up their tent before it got dark."

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

"We pitched our tent by the side of the lake."

"We set up our tent near the lake so that we could wake up early and go fishing in the morning."

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

"I am bored."

"The bored children complained that there was nothing to do on the rainy afternoon at home."

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

"The news is surprising."

"The surprising ending of the movie left the audience speechless and nobody expected the villain to be the hero's long lost brother."

(of an activity or an event) making us feel good or giving us pleasure

"The game was enjoyable."

"The enjoyable weekend trip to the mountains included hiking fishing and sitting by the campfire at night roasting marshmallows and telling scary stories."

very enjoyable or pleasant

"The garden is delightful."

"The delightful garden was full of colorful flowers and buzzing bees on the warm summer afternoon."

feeling happy and satisfied with something that has happened or with someone's actions

"He is pleased."

"The teacher was pleased with the students' progress and gave them a small reward for their hard work."

the act of preparing food by heat or mixing different ingredients

"Cooking is my favorite hobby."

"She enjoys cooking for her family every weekend."

the action or process of making something, especially inside a house, etc. clean

"Cleaning the room took an hour."

"She is cleaning the kitchen right now."

to do or experience the first part of something

"Let the show begin now."

"The concert will begin at eight o'clock so please arrive early to find your seats."

to bring something to a conclusion or stop it from continuing

"The movie ends at nine."

"The school year will end in June and then the students will have summer vacation for two months."

a series of rhythmical movements performed to a particular type of music

"The dance was graceful."

"The traditional dance performed at the festival tells the story of the harvest season."

a large park with swimming pools, water slides, etc. that people go to swim and have fun

"The water park was crowded."

"The children spent the entire day at the water park sliding down the tall twisting slides into the cool pools."

something made for kids to play with, such as dolls, action figures, etc.

"The toy is on the floor."

"The small wooden toy train was hand painted and had been passed down through several generations of children."

a short journey we take on foot

"We take a walk every evening."

"She takes a long walk in the park every evening to clear her mind and get some light exercise."

a system of physical exercises, including breath control and meditation, practiced to gain more control over your body and mind

"Yoga helps me relax."

"She practices yoga every morning to improve her flexibility and reduce stress from her busy job."

an outdoor party during which food, such as meat, fish, etc. is cooked on a metal frame over an open fire

"We had a barbecue in the garden."

"We invited our neighbors over for a barbecue in the backyard and grilled hamburgers and hot dogs."

a location where people stay temporarily, typically in tents or temporary structures

"We will camp here."

"The hikers set up their camp in a secluded clearing before nightfall."

the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

"Camping is exciting in summer."

"The family went camping in the forest and slept in a tent under the stars for two nights."

a place where people, especially young people, go to dance, listen to music, or spend time together

"Go to the club."

"They spent their Friday night dancing and enjoying the loud music at the popular downtown club."

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

"It was a fun party."

"She organized a surprise birthday party for her best friend, inviting all their closest acquaintances."

‌an occasion when we pack food and take it to eat outdoors, typically in the countryside

"We had a picnic in the park."

"The picnic included sandwiches and fresh fruit."

an act of washing our body while standing under a stream of water

"The shower is broken."

"He takes a cold shower every morning after his run to wake up and refresh his tired muscles."

the action of washing our body in a bathtub by putting it into water

"The bath is very warm."

"She enjoys a long hot bath with scented candles and soft music after a stressful day at work."

clothes, sheets, etc. that have just been washed or need washing

"The laundry is still wet."

"She did the laundry before lunch."

the feeling of enjoyment or amusement

"The game was fun."

"We had fun at the party last night."

to feel less worried or stressed

"Sit down and relax for a while."

"After a long stressful week at work she decided to relax by taking a hot bath and reading her favorite book."

to breathe in and out the smoke of a cigarette, pipe, etc.

"He likes to smoke cigarettes."

"It is very dangerous to smoke cigarettes because they can cause lung cancer and other serious health problems."

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

"We celebrate holidays with family."

"We will celebrate our anniversary by going to a fancy restaurant and then watching a show together."