A hobby is a spare-time recreational pursuit.
Origin of term
In the Middle Ages, falconry was a very popular pastime (what today might be called a hobby), and of all the different birds used for it, the Eurasian Hobby was perhaps the most popular. It is said that the modern use of hobby to indicate a pastime followed from this.
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It's raining, it's boring — what to do? Let the games begin - Seattle TimesIt's raining, it's boring — what to do? Let the games beginSeattle TimesVisit their Web sites or call for details on special events, game nights and other activities: Gary's Games and Hobbies. 8539 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle. ...and more »
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First on Scene: William E. Glover - Sumter ItemFirst on Scene: William E. GloverSumter ItemWHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? WHAT DO YOU DO ON YOUR DAYS OFF? WHAT'S YOUR PHILOSOPHY IN PERFORMING YOUR JOB? WHAT IS YOUR OVERALL OUTLOOK ON YOUR JOB? ...
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