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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
hiking
[noun]

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

Ex: Hiking is a great way to explore nature and enjoy the fresh air. 
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gardening
gardening
[noun]

the activity of taking care of trees, bushes, and flowers in a garden for pleasure

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playing
playing
[noun]

the action of making music by using an instrument

Ex: His playing of the piano was mesmerizing. 
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singing
singing
[noun]

the act of producing musical sounds with one's voice

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dancing
dancing
[noun]

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

Ex: The dancing was so energetic that everyone joined in. 
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reading
reading
[noun]

the act or process of looking at a written or printed piece and comprehending its meaning

Ex: Her reading of the novel was interrupted by a loud noise outside. 
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cooking
cooking
[noun]

the act of preparing food by heat or mixing different ingredients

Ex: He found cooking to be a great stress-reliever. 
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baking
baking
[noun]

the act of making food without using direct flame

Ex: Baking requires precision, especially when measuring ingredients. 
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camping
camping
[noun]

the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

Ex: Camping in the wilderness can be a great adventure. 
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writing
writing
[noun]

the activity or skill of making words on paper or a screen to express ideas or information

Ex: Writing helps you share your thoughts with others. 
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running
running
[noun]

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: She enjoys running in the park every morning for exercise. 
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watching
watching
[noun]

the act of observing a film or visual content with attention

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origami
origami
[noun]

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

Ex: The origami festival featured displays of large-scale paper sculptures created by renowned artists. 
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sketching
sketching
[noun]

the act of quickly drawing something without many details

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journaling

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

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fishing
fishing
[noun]

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

Ex: Fishing in the early morning is often more successful. 
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yoga
yoga
[noun]

a system of physical exercises, including breath control and meditation, practiced to gain more control over your body and mind

Ex: Doing yoga by the beach is very peaceful. 
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meditation

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: Daily meditation has helped her maintain a calm and focused mind. 
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clubbing
clubbing
[noun]

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

Ex: They spent the whole weekend clubbing at the new nightclub in town. 
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juggling
juggling
[noun]

the skill of keeping multiple objects, such as balls, in motion simultaneously by tossing and catching them

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exercise
exercise
[noun]

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

Ex: He avoids strenuous exercise due to his heart condition. 
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Pilates
Pilates
[noun]

a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening and toning the body, improving flexibility, and enhancing posture through a series of controlled movements

Ex: She attends a Pilates class every Wednesday to improve her posture. 
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sewing
sewing
[noun]

the skill or practice of using a scissor, needle, thread, etc. to make or repair clothing

Ex: She learned sewing from her grandmother, who taught her how to make dresses and quilts. 
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crocheting

the craft of creating fabric using yarn and a crochet hook

Ex: She learned the art of crocheting from her grandmother, who taught her how to create beautiful afghans and scarves. 
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collecting

the action of looking for and gathering things of a specific type as a hobby

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pottery
pottery
[noun]

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

Ex: She enjoys pottery as a creative hobby, making mugs and bowls. 
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gaming
gaming
[noun]

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
traveling
[noun]

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

Ex: Traveling by train is a relaxing way to see the countryside. 
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board game

any game that is consisted of a board with movable objects on it

Ex: We spent the evening playing a board game with the whole family. 
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puzzle
puzzle
[noun]

a game that needs a lot of thinking in order to be finished or done

Ex: Solving a crossword puzzle can be a fun way to test your vocabulary and problem-solving skills. 
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Sudoku
Sudoku
[noun]

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 is a logic-based puzzle game that requires filling a 9x9 grid with numbers from 1 to 9, ensuring each row, column, and 3x3 subgrid contains all digits exactly once. 
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darts
darts
[noun]

a game in which small pointy objects are thrown at a board to achieve points

Ex: We played darts at the pub last night and I won three games in a row. 
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wine tasting

an event or occasion on which people gather to taste and compare different types of wine

Ex: Wine tasting involves sampling and evaluating different wines to appreciate their flavors and characteristics. 
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shopping
shopping
[noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

Ex: His favorite part of shopping is finding good deals. 
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video game

a digital game that we play on a computer, game console, or mobile device

Ex: I enjoy playing video games with my friends online. 
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card game
card game
[noun]

any game played with playing cards

Ex: During the holidays, we have a family tradition of playing a card game. 
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poker
poker
[noun]

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
Monopoly
[noun]

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

Ex: The Monopoly game lasted for hours, with everyone strategizing their moves. 
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ball game
ball game
[noun]

any various type of game that involves playing with a ball

Ex: He never misses a ball game on TV. 
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hopscotch
hopscotch
[noun]

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: We used to play hopscotch all afternoon when we were kids. 
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domino
domino
[noun]

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: Each player drew seven dominoes at the start of the game. 
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chess
chess
[noun]

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: Chess requires strategic thinking and planning several moves ahead to outmaneuver your opponent. 
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dodgeball
dodgeball
[noun]

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: We played dodgeball at recess today, and I was the last one standing on my team. 
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Jenga
Jenga
[noun]

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: The kids played Jenga all afternoon, laughing every time the tower fell. 
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bingo
bingo
[noun]

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: We played bingo at the community center, and it was a fun way to spend the afternoon. 
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Scrabble
Scrabble
[noun]

a type of board game in which one tries to make words on a board using small blocks with letters on them

Ex: Every weekend, my family gathers to play Scrabble and compete for the highest score. 
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tag
tag
[noun]

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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hide-and-seek

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: We played hide-and-seek in the park all afternoon. 
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blogging
blogging
[noun]

the act or activity of writing about different things and share them online on a web page

Ex: Many businesses use blogging as a way to attract customers and promote their products. 
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foosball
foosball
[noun]

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: We played foosball for hours at the party last night. 
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