Hobby vs. Habit

Hobbynoun

An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.

Hobbynoun

(horses) An extinct breed of horse native to the British Isles, also known as the Irish Hobby

Hobbynoun

Any of four species of small falcons in the genus Falco, especially Falco subbuteo.

Hobbynoun

A small, strong-winged European falcon (Falco subbuteo), formerly trained for hawking.

Hobbynoun

A strong, active horse, of a middle size, said to have been originally from Ireland; an ambling nag.

Hobbynoun

A stick, often with the head or figure of a horse, on which boys make believe to ride.

Hobbynoun

A subject or plan upon which one is constantly setting off; a favorite and ever-recurring theme of discourse, thought, or effort; that which occupies one's attention unduly, or to the weariness of others; a ruling passion.

Hobbynoun

an auxiliary activity

Hobbynoun

a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride

Hobbynoun

small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds

Hobbynoun

an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure

Hobbynoun

a small horse or pony.

Hobbynoun

an early type of bicycle without pedals, propelled by pushing the feet against the ground.

Hobbynoun

a migratory Old World falcon with long, narrow wings, catching dragonflies and birds on the wing.

Hobby

A hobby is considered to be a regular activity that is done for enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time. Hobbies include collecting themed items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports, or pursuing other amusements.

Habitnoun

An action performed on a regular basis.

Habitnoun

An action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness.

Habitnoun

A long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns.

Habitnoun

A piece of clothing worn uniformly for a specific activity.

Habitnoun

(archaic) Outward appearance; attire; dress.

Habitnoun

Form of growth or general appearance of a variety or species of plant or crystal.

Habitnoun

An addiction.

Habitverb

(transitive) To clothe.

Habitverb

To inhabit.

Habitnoun

The usual condition or state of a person or thing, either natural or acquired, regarded as something had, possessed, and firmly retained; as, a religious habit; his habit is morose; elms have a spreading habit; esp., physical temperament or constitution; as, a full habit of body.

Habitnoun

The general appearance and manner of life of a living organism.

Habitnoun

Fixed or established custom; ordinary course of conduct; practice; usage; hence, prominently, the involuntary tendency or aptitude to perform certain actions which is acquired by their frequent repetition; as, habit is second nature; also, peculiar ways of acting; characteristic forms of behavior.

Habitnoun

Outward appearance; attire; dress; hence, a garment; esp., a closely fitting garment or dress worn by ladies; as, a riding habit.

Habitnoun

The distinctive clothing worn commonly by nuns or monks; as, in the late 1900's many orders of nuns discarded their habits and began to dress as ordinary lay women.

Habitverb

To inhabit.

Habitverb

To dress; to clothe; to array.

Habitverb

To accustom; to habituate.

Habitnoun

an established custom;

Habitnoun

a pattern of behavior acquired through frequent repetition;

Habitnoun

(religion) a distinctive attire (as the costume of a religious order)

Habitnoun

excessive use of drugs

Habitverb

put a habit on

Habitnoun

a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up

Habitnoun

an addictive practice, especially one of taking drugs

Habitnoun

an automatic reaction to a specific situation.

Habitnoun

general shape or mode of growth, especially of a plant or a mineral

Habitnoun

a long, loose garment worn by a member of a religious order

Habitnoun

short for riding habit

Habitnoun

clothes

Habitnoun

a person's health or constitution

Habitverb

be dressed or clothed

Habit

A habit (or wont as a humorous and formal term) is a routine of behavior that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously.The American Journal of Psychology (1903) defined a Habitual behavior often goes unnoticed in persons exhibiting it, because a person does not need to engage in self-analysis when undertaking routine tasks. Habits are sometimes compulsory.