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Basic Nouns - Hobbies and Games

Here you will learn some English nouns related to hobbies and games such as "origami", "reading", and "domino".

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hiking
[noun]

the activity of taking long walks in the countryside or mountains, often for fun

Ex: We plan to go hiking next month to experience the beauty of nature firsthand.
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gardening
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the activity of taking care of trees, bushes, and flowers in a garden for pleasure

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playing
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the action of making music by using an instrument

Ex: The teacher corrected her playing technique.
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singing
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the act of producing musical sounds with one's voice

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dancing
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‌the act of moving our body to music; a set of movements performed to music

Ex: The troupe performed dancing that captivated the audience .
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reading
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the act or process of looking at a written or printed piece and comprehending its meaning

Ex: The teacher observed the students ' reading abilities during the reading session .
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cooking
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the act of preparing food by heat or mixing different ingredients

Ex: The secret to cooking is fresh ingredients .
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baking
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the act of making food without using direct flame

Ex: He mastered the art of baking croissants during his culinary course.
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camping
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the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

Ex: We are planning camping trip for the weekend .
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writing
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the activity or skill of making words on paper or a screen to express ideas or information

Ex: Writing helps organize your ideas .
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running
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the act of walking in a way that is very fast and both feet are never on the ground at the same time, particularly as a sport

Ex: He set a new personal record during the weekend’s running event.
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watching
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the act of observing a film or visual content with attention

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origami
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the practice or art of folding paper into desired shapes, which is originated from Japanese culture

Ex: He developed a passion origami after visiting Japan and experiencing its cultural significance firsthand .
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sketching
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the act of quickly drawing something without many details

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the act of regularly writing about what one sees, does, etc.

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fishing
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the activity of catching a fish with special equipment such as a fishing line and a hook or net

Ex: fishing industry is important to the local economy .
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yoga
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a system of physical exercises, including breath control and meditation, practiced to gain more control over your body and mind

Ex: Yoga is a great way to start the day .
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the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind

Ex: David includes meditation in his spiritual routine for inner peace .
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clubbing
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the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

Ex: We went clubbing until the early morning, dancing to the latest hits.
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juggling
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the skill of keeping multiple objects, such as balls, in motion simultaneously by tossing and catching them

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exercise
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a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

Ex: Yoga is a exercise for relaxation and flexibility .
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Pilates
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a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening and toning the body, improving flexibility, and enhancing posture through a series of controlled movements

Ex: Pilates instructor emphasized controlled breathing during the workout .
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sewing
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the skill or practice of using a scissor, needle, thread, etc. to make or repair clothing

Ex: Sewing allows individuals to express their creativity by designing and crafting unique garments .
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the craft of creating fabric using yarn and a crochet hook

Ex: Her passion for crocheting blossomed when she discovered the endless possibilities of creating fabric with just yarn and a hook.
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the action of looking for and gathering things of a specific type as a hobby

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pottery
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the skill or activity of making dishes, pots, etc. using clay

Ex: Pottery has a rich history spanning cultures and civilizations .
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gaming
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the act of playing video games or other interactive media, typically on a computer, console, or mobile device, for entertainment, recreation, or competition

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traveling
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the activity or act of going from one place to another, particularly over a long distance

Ex: Traveling alone can be both challenging and rewarding.
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any game that is consisted of a board with movable objects on it

Ex: She invited her friends over to play a board game she had just learned .
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puzzle
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a game that needs a lot of thinking in order to be finished or done

Ex: The puzzle required teamwork and quick thinking to solve the clues and escape before time ran out .
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Sudoku
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a number puzzle consisting of nine large squares each divided into nine smaller squares that must be filled with the numbers one to nine, without repeating any of them in the same square, column, or row

Ex: Sudoku competitions attract enthusiasts who compete to solve puzzles accurately and quickly, demonstrating their problem-solving abilities.
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darts
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a game in which small pointy objects are thrown at a board to achieve points

Ex: They set up darts competition for the office party , and everyone participated .
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an event or occasion on which people gather to taste and compare different types of wine

Ex: Developing a palate wine tasting takes practice and experience to discern subtle differences between wines .
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shopping
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the act of buying goods from stores

Ex: They are planning shopping trip this weekend .
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a digital game that we play on a computer, game console, or mobile device

Ex: My video game is a racing game where I can drive fast cars .
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card game
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any game played with playing cards

Ex: card game became more intense as the night went on .
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poker
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a card game in which two or more players bet on the values of the cards handed to them, often played in order to win money

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Monopoly
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a type of board game in which players use game currency to buy buildings or streets represented on the board

Ex: She smiled when she drew the "Get Out of Jail Free" card in Monopoly.
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ball game
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any various type of game that involves playing with a ball

Ex: We were late for ball game due to traffic .
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hopscotch
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a game for children, in which each player throws a stone, marker, etc. on a squared pattern that was drawn on the ground and hops on them to pick it up

Ex: My little brother loves hopscotch with his friends at the park .
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domino
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each of a set of small flat blocks, made of wood, plastic, etc., with spots that represent numbers on one side, used in specific games

Ex: The children enjoyed making patterns with their dominoes.
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chess
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a strategic two-player board game where players move pieces with different abilities across a board with the objective of capturing the opponent's king

Ex: They used an online app to chess together .
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dodgeball
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a game in which two teams of players form circles and aim to hit their opponents with a ball in order to eliminate them while avoiding getting hit themselves

Ex: After a few rounds dodgeball, we were all out of breath from running around .
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Jenga
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a physical and mental skill game that was first created in the 1980s, played with a set of 54 wooden blocks, which are stacked in a tower formation at the beginning of the game

Ex: Jenga tower became more unstable as the game went on .
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bingo
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a game of chance played with randomly drawn numbers, where players match the numbers on their cards to form specific patterns, often with the objective of calling out "Bingo!" to indicate that they have completed a winning arrangement

Ex: At the fair , we found bingo booth where players could win small stuffed animals .
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Scrabble
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a type of board game in which one tries to make words on a board using small blocks with letters on them

Ex: Scrabble is a classic game that tests your word knowledge and strategic thinking abilities.
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tag
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a children’s game played by two or more children, in which one runs after the others and tries to touch them, the touched player then has to run after the others instead

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a game for children in which one player closes or covers their eyes while others hide and then try to find where they are

Ex: After a few rounds of hide-and-seek, we took a break and grabbed some snacks.
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blogging
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the act or activity of writing about different things and share them online on a web page

Ex: She is considering turning her passion for blogging into a full-time career.
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foosball
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a table game resembling football in which players attempt to score goals by turning side handles that have figures of football players attached to them

Ex: She challenged me to foosball match , and I could n’t turn it down .
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