Free time & Hobbies

20 words

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   adventurenoun/ədˈventʃər/

   an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or exploration

   “Last summer I went on an adventure in the mountains and it changed my perspective.”

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   downtimenoun/ˈdaʊntaɪm/

   time when you are not working and can relax, or a period when a machine/system is not operating

   “I try to have some downtime every evening to switch off my phone.”

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   itinerarynoun/aɪˈtɪnərəri/

   a detailed plan of a journey, showing the places to be visited and the schedule

   “Before we left, we printed a detailed itinerary for the tour.”

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   rehearsalnoun/rɪˈhɜːsəl/

   a practice session for performers to prepare for a public performance

   “The band had a rehearsal at the venue the night before the concert.”

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   entertainmentnoun/ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/

   activities, performances or shows that people enjoy in order to relax or have fun

   “Live entertainment at the festival included bands and street performers.”

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   stargazingnoun/ˈstɑːɡˌɡeɪzɪŋ/

   the activity of looking at the stars in the night sky as a hobby

   “We went stargazing in the desert where the light pollution is low.”

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   streamingnoun / verb (gerund)/ˈstriːmɪŋ/

   Watching or transmitting audio/video over the internet in real time rather than downloading it.

   “I usually spend Friday night streaming new films.”

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   bloggingnoun / verb (gerund)/ˈblɒɡɪŋ/

   Writing and publishing regular posts on a personal or topical website (a blog).

   “She makes a small income from blogging about travel.”

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   DIYnoun/ˌdiː aɪ ˈwaɪ/

   do-it-yourself activities: making or repairing things at home without professional help

   “I enjoy DIY at the weekend; last month I built a bookcase.”

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    festivalnoun/ˈfestɪvəl/

    a public celebration or organised series of performances, often annual and attracting visitors

    “The annual film festival attracts directors from all over the world.”

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    amateurnoun / adjective/ˈæmətə(r)/

    a person who does an activity for pleasure and not as a job; or relating to non-professional activity

    “He's an amateur photographer but his photos look professional.”

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    membershipnoun/ˈmembəʃɪp/

    the state of being a member of a group or organization; also the fee paid to be a member

    “You need a membership to use the university gym.”

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    spectatornoun/spekˈteɪtə(r)/

    a person who watches an event, especially a sports event, rather than taking part in it

    “The spectators cheered loudly when the team scored a goal.”

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    kayakingnoun/verb/ˈkaɪækɪŋ/

    the activity of travelling in a small, narrow boat called a kayak, usually using a double‑bladed paddle

    “We spent the afternoon kayaking through a narrow coastal inlet.”

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    workshopnoun/ˈwɜːkʃɒp/

    a short practical class or meeting where people learn or improve a particular skill

    “I attended a pottery workshop and made my first bowl.”

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    birdwatchingnoun/ˈbɜːdˌwɒtʃɪŋ/

    the activity of observing birds in their natural habitat, often with binoculars

    “Last spring I went birdwatching at the wetlands and saw three species I'd never seen before.”

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    sailingnoun / verb (gerund)/ˈseɪlɪŋ/

    The activity or sport of traveling in a boat using sails; operating a sailboat.

    “We went sailing along the coast last summer and it was unforgettable.”

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    knittingnoun / verb (gerund)/ˈnɪtɪŋ/

    Making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles to create garments or accessories.

    “My grandmother taught me knitting when I was a child.”

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    scrapbookingnoun / verb (gerund)/ˈskræpˌbʊkɪŋ/

    Making decorated photo albums by arranging photos, captions and memorabilia on pages.

    “She spends an afternoon scrapbooking each month to preserve family memories.”

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    origaminoun/ˌɒrɪˈɡɑːmi/

    The art of folding paper into decorative shapes or figures.

    “For the school fair, students made origami decorations for the stalls.”