Hobbies
Hobbies has 46 English words, such as Classical music, Latin, action movie, and autobiography. Learn them with pictures, IPA, meanings and example sentences.
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Classical music/ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl ˌmjuː.zɪk/n. phr
Serious music following a long-established European tradition, typically written down in musical notation and performed by orchestras or acoustic instruments.
Many people find that listening to Classical music helps them relax and concentrate.
Latin/ˈlætɪn/
n. Latin dance: a group of ballroom dances from Latin America, such as the samba, rumba, and cha-cha; n. the ancient language of Rome.
Many English words, such as "aquarium" and "doctor," are derived from Latin.
action movie
A film with exciting scenes of fights, chases, and other physical danger.
We watched an exciting action movie at the cinema last night.
autobiography/ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
n. a self-written life story
backpacking
Backpacking is traveling or hiking while carrying your clothes and supplies in a backpack.
blues/bluːz/
A feeling of sadness or depression, or a style of slow, melancholic music.
brush/brʌʃ/v
n. a tool with stiff hairs or bristles set in a handle, used for cleaning, painting, or tidying the hair; v. to clean or tidy with a brush.
calligraphy/kəˈlɪɡɹəfi/
n. the art of beautiful handwriting, done with a brush or a special pen.
camping/kˈampɪŋ/n
Camping is an outdoor activity where people live in tents or temporary shelters for a holiday.
canvas/ˈkænvəs/n
n. heavy fabric, painting surface; v. to cover, to furnish
cartoon/kɑːrˈtuːn/
n. drawing, illustration, animated film, animated series
cassette/ˈkæːseʈ/
A small plastic case containing magnetic tape used for playing or recording sound or video.
cd player
A device that plays music or other audio from compact discs.
I listened to my favorite album on the cd player.
color/ˈkʌlɚ/n
n. hue, shade; v. paint, dye
comedy/ˈkɑːmədi/
n. a film, play, or show that is funny and is meant to make people laugh.
comic/ˈkɑmɪk/adj
adj. funny, amusing; n. comic book, comic strip
country/ˈkʌntri/n
n. an area of land with its own government and people, such as Vietnam or Japan; n. country music, a style of popular music from the southern United States.
crosshatching
a technique of drawing or engraving that uses intersecting sets of parallel lines to create shading
The artist used crosshatching to create shadows in the pencil drawing.
detective story
A fictional story about a detective solving a crime or mystery.
I stayed up late to finish the detective story.
drama movie
A drama movie is a film about serious or emotional conflicts in people's lives.
We watched a moving drama movie about a family coping with loss.
electronic music
Electronic music is music created or processed mainly with electronic devices and technology.
I often listen to electronic music while exercising.
fable/ˈfeɪbəl/
n. a short story, usually with animals as characters, that teaches a lesson about how to behave.
fairy talenoun
a short story about fantasies or myths
family movie
A movie suitable and enjoyable for people of all ages in a family.
We watched a funny family movie together on Friday night.
fishing/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/n
n. the sport or job of catching fish.
folk/foʊk/n
n. people, community, commoners, masses; folk music; adj. traditional, cultural
funny story
A short account of something amusing that happened.
She told us a funny story about her first day at work.
ghost story
A ghost story is a tale about a ghost or other supernatural events, usually intended to frighten people.
We read a ghost story around the campfire.
graphic design
the practice of creating visual content, such as images, layouts, and typography, to communicate a message
She is studying graphic design because she wants to create clear and attractive posters.
headphones/ˈhedfoʊnz/n
A pair of small speakers worn over or in the ears to listen to audio privately.
hiking/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/
Hiking is the activity of going for long walks in the countryside or mountains for pleasure or exercise.
hip-hop/ˈhɪphɑp/
Hip-hop is a culture and music genre characterized by rhythmic speech, scratching, and breakdancing.
historical movie
a movie set in the past that depicts historical people, events, or periods
We watched a historical movie about the life of Cleopatra last night.
horror movie
A horror movie is a film made to frighten or unsettle its audience.
We watched a horror movie together, but I slept with the lights on afterward.
hunting/ˈhʌntɪŋ/n
n. hunting, chasing; v. searching, seeking
illustration/ˌɪləsˈtɹeɪ̯ʃən/n
n. visual representation, depiction; n. example, instance
jazz/dʒæz/n
n. a style of music, first played by African American musicians, with strong rhythms and a lot of improvising.
myth/mɪθ/n
n. legend, tale, falsehood, fallacy
novel/ˈnɑːvl/n
n. book, story; adj. new, original
pop/pɑːp/n
v. make a sound, burst, appear suddenly, occur; n. sound, noise, popular music, music genre
rock/ɹɑk/n
n. stone, boulder, music genre, popular music; v. sway, shake, influence, affect
romance movie
a film whose main story focuses on a romantic relationship and the feelings between the characters
We watched a romance movie about two people who fall in love despite their families' opposition.
sci-fi movie
A movie whose story involves imagined science or technology, often in the future.
We watched a sci-fi movie about astronauts exploring a distant planet.
short story
A fictional prose narrative that is shorter than a novel and usually focuses on a small number of characters or events.
I read a moving short story about a child who finds a lost dog.
speaker/ˈspiːkər/
n. language user, orator, audio output device, sound system
taking photos
the activity of using a camera or phone to make pictures
I enjoy taking photos when I travel.