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==Origin==
==Origin==
Short for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobby_horse_(toy) hobby horse]; a wooden or wickerwork toy made to be ridden just like a real horse (which was sometimes called a "Hobby"). From this came the [[expression]] "to ride one's hobby-horse", meaning "to follow a favorite pastime", and in turn, ''hobby'' in the modern sense of [[recreation]].
Short for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobby_horse_(toy) hobby horse]; a wooden or wickerwork toy made to be ridden just like a real horse (which was sometimes called a "Hobby"). From this came the [[expression]] "to ride one's hobby-horse", meaning "to follow a favorite pastime", and in turn, ''hobby'' in the modern sense of [[recreation]].
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century 1816]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century 1816]
==Definition==
==Definition==
*1: a pursuit outside one's regular [[Work|occupation]] [[engaged]] in especially for [[relaxation]].
*1: a pursuit outside one's regular [[Work|occupation]] [[engaged]] in especially for [[relaxation]].
What are hobbies for some people are [[professions]] for others: a chef may enjoy playing [[computer]] [[games]] as a hobby, while a professional game tester might enjoy cooking. Generally speaking, the [[person]] who does something for fun, not remuneration, is called an [[amateur]] (or hobbyist), as distinct from a [[professional]].
What are hobbies for some people are [[professions]] for others: a chef may enjoy playing [[computer]] [[games]] as a hobby, while a professional game tester might enjoy cooking. Generally speaking, the [[person]] who does something for fun, not remuneration, is called an [[amateur]] (or hobbyist), as distinct from a [[professional]].
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_astronomy Amateur astronomers] often make meaningful contributions to the [[profession]]. It is not entirely uncommon for a hobbyist to be the first to [[discover]] a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celestial_body celestial body] or event.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobby#Etymology]
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_astronomy Amateur astronomers] often make meaningful contributions to the [[profession]]. It is not entirely uncommon for a hobbyist to be the first to [[discover]] a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celestial_body celestial body] or event.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobby#Etymology]
[[Category: General Reference]]
[[Category: General Reference]]
