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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Basic Nouns
hiking [noun]

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

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

playing [noun]

the action of making music by using an instrument

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singing [noun]

the act of producing musical sounds with one's voice

dancing [noun]

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

Ex: The couple spent the evening dancing under the stars .
reading [noun]

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

Ex: The child 's reading improved significantly after practicing with phonics .
cooking [noun]

the act of preparing food by heat or mixing different ingredients

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baking [noun]

the act of making food without using direct flame

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camping [noun]

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

Ex: I love the peace and quiet that comes with camping .
writing [noun]

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

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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

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watching [noun]

the act of observing a film or visual content with attention

origami [noun]

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

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the act of quickly drawing something without many details

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

fishing [noun]

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

Ex: He uses a special bait for fishing .
yoga [noun]

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

Ex: The yoga session was very calming and rejuvenating .

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: engaging in meditation before a presentation has helped Sam to ease his nerves .
clubbing [noun]

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

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juggling [noun]

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

exercise [noun]

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

Ex: The doctor recommended more cardio exercise in my routine .
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: He started doing Pilates to help relieve his back pain .
sewing [noun]

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

Ex: He spent the afternoon sewing patches onto his old jeans to give them a new look .

the craft of creating fabric using yarn and a crochet hook

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

pottery [noun]

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

Ex: His pottery workshop produces unique vases and sculptures .
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

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

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

Ex: I bought a new board game for our game night this weekend .
puzzle [noun]

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

Ex: The mystery puzzle game presented players with a series of clues to decipher in order to uncover the solution .
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: Beginners often start with easier Sudoku puzzles and gradually progress to more challenging ones as their skills improve .
darts [noun]

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

Ex: The kids had fun playing darts at the family gathering , though they were using plastic darts .

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

Ex: The sommelier guided them through a wine tasting flight , explaining the nuances of each wine .
shopping [noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

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

Ex: I 'm excited to try out a new video game that was just released .

any game played with playing cards

Ex: He gifted me a beautiful set of cards for playing our favorite card game .
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

Monopoly [noun]

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

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any various type of game that involves playing with a ball

Ex: My favorite part of the ball game is the halftime show .

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: I could n't keep my balance when I tried to hop on one foot during hopscotch .
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: He won the match by placing a double-six domino .
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: Playing chess regularly can improve cognitive skills such as problem-solving and decision-making .

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

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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

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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: Playing bingo is a great way to practice listening skills while having fun with friends .
Scrabble [noun]

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

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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

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 used to play hide-and-seek in the backyard when we were kids .
blogging [noun]

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

Ex: Blogging has allowed me to connect with people from all over the world .
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: I ’ve never been great at foosball , but I enjoy playing with my family .