Hobbies — English Vocabulary
10 essential words about hobbies in the live bank, with meanings and examples. Open any word for its full page.
guitar /ɡɪˈtɑːr/ noun A2
A musical instrument with six strings, played by pulling the strings with the fingers or a pick.
Example: He learned to play the guitar at twelve.
piano /piˈænəʊ/ noun A2
A large musical instrument with black and white keys that you press to make sounds.
Example: The children take piano lessons.
painting /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ noun A2
A picture made with paint; the activity of making such pictures.
Example: The painting on the wall is 100 years old.
drawing /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/ noun A2
A picture made with a pencil or pen; the activity of making such pictures.
Example: The child's drawing shows her family.
dancing /ˈdænsɪŋ/ noun A2
Moving your body to music as an activity or art.
Example: Dancing is great exercise and great fun.
fishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ noun A2
The activity of catching fish, for food or for fun.
Example: Grandpa goes fishing at the lake.
camping /ˈkæmpɪŋ/ noun A2
Sleeping outdoors in a tent for fun, usually in nature.
Example: We went camping in the mountains.
chess /tʃes/ noun A2
A board game for two players with kings, queens, and other pieces, where you try to trap the other king.
Example: He plays chess with his grandfather.
photography /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/ noun A2
The art or activity of taking photographs.
Example: Photography is her passion and her job.
gardening /ˈɡɑːrdnɪŋ/ noun A2
The activity of growing and caring for plants in a garden.
Example: Gardening keeps her active and calm.