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hobby (a leisure activity done for pleasure)

An activity you do for fun in your free time.

free time (time available for leisure)

Time when you are not working or studying.

reading (the hobby of reading texts)

The activity of reading books, magazines, etc.

to read (look at and understand text)

To look at and understand written words.

book (a printed or digital text you read)

A set of printed pages you read.

swimming (the leisure activity of swimming)

The activity of moving through water for fun or exercise.

to swim (move through water)

To move through water using your body.

dancing (the hobby of moving to music)

The activity of moving your body to music.

to dance (move rhythmically to music)

To move your body to music.

photography (the hobby of taking photos)

The art or hobby of taking pictures.

camera (device for taking pictures)

A device for taking photos or videos.

gardening (the hobby of growing plants)

The activity of growing plants and looking after a garden.

garden (outdoor area for growing plants)

An area where you grow flowers, plants or vegetables.

cooking (preparing food, as a leisure activity)

The activity of preparing food, often as a hobby.

drawing (making pictures with pen or pencil)

The hobby of making pictures with a pen or pencil.

film (a movie; British English)

A movie; the more common word in British English.

cinema (a place to watch films; British English)

A place where you go to watch films.

concert (a live music performance)

An event where musicians play live music.

game (an activity played for fun)

An activity with rules that you play for fun.

to play (take part in a game or activity)

To take part in a game or activity for fun.

to play (a musical instrument)

To make music with an instrument.

to practise (repeat an activity to improve; British spelling)

To do an activity many times to get better at it.

to collect (gather items as a hobby)

To gather things of the same kind as a hobby.

collection (a set of gathered items)

A group of similar things you have gathered.

to watch (look at TV, a film, etc.)

To look at something, like a film or TV, for a period of time.

to listen to (give attention to music or sounds)

To pay attention to a sound, especially music.

to enjoy (get pleasure from something)

To get pleasure from an activity.

to relax (rest and feel calm)

To rest and stop feeling worried or busy.

to go for a walk (take a walk for leisure)

To walk somewhere for pleasure or exercise.

instrument (a musical instrument)

An object used to make music, like a guitar or piano.

guitar (a stringed musical instrument)

A musical instrument with strings that you play with your fingers.

piano (a keyboard musical instrument)

A large musical instrument with black and white keys.

to sing (make music with your voice)

To make musical sounds with your voice.

to draw (make a picture with pen/pencil)

To make a picture with a pen or pencil.

to paint (make a picture with paint)

To make a picture using paint.

to take photos (use a camera to make pictures)

To use a camera to make pictures.

video game (electronic game played on a screen)

A game you play on a computer, console or phone.

to have fun (enjoy oneself)

To enjoy yourself.

to go out (leave home for a social activity)

To leave home to do something social or fun.

club (a group sharing a hobby or interest)

A group of people who meet to share an activity or interest.

to join (become a member of a group)

To become a member of a club or group.

ticket (pass for entry to an event)

A paper or card that lets you enter a concert, cinema, etc.

interested in (keen on a subject or activity)

Wanting to know more about or enjoying a subject or activity.

favourite (most liked; British spelling)

The one you like best; British spelling.

boring (not interesting or enjoyable)

Not interesting or fun.

interesting (attracting attention or curiosity)

Holding your attention; making you want to know more.

to go shopping (visit shops, often for fun)

To go to shops to buy things, often as a leisure activity.

knitting (the hobby of making things from wool)

The hobby of making clothes from wool using needles.

fishing (the leisure activity of catching fish)

The activity of catching fish for fun or relaxation.

to go cycling (ride a bike for leisure)

To ride a bicycle for fun or exercise.

to spend time (use time on an activity)

To use time doing an activity.

photo (a photograph; short form of 'photograph')

A picture taken with a camera.

painting (the hobby of making pictures with paint)

The hobby of making pictures with paint.

movie (a film; chiefly American English)

A film you watch for entertainment.

music (organised sound created by voices or instruments, for listening to or performing)

Sounds made by instruments or voices that you listen to.

magazine (a regular publication with articles, photos, and stories on a particular topic)

A thin book with pictures and articles, published regularly.

TV (television, watched for entertainment)

Television; programmes you watch on a screen at home.

party (a social gathering where people eat, drink, and enjoy themselves)

A social event where people meet to celebrate and have fun.

fun (enjoyable, giving pleasure)

Enjoyable and giving pleasure.

movie theater (American English; British: cinema)

American English term for a place where films are shown to the public.

to practice (American English spelling; British: practise)

American English spelling of the verb meaning to repeat an activity to improve.

favorite (American English spelling; British: favourite)

American English spelling of the word meaning most liked.