Hobbyist Vocabulary

noun a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis

adjective engaging or engaged in without payment; non-professional

• The amateur photographer struggled to capture the perfect lighting for the portrait.
• I'm just an amateur when it comes to cooking, but I try my best.
• Don't worry about that guy, he's just an amateur at skateboarding.
• In the world of politics, he was seen as an amateur compared to the seasoned veterans.

noun A person who carves wood into shapes or figures by cutting small pieces from it

• The skilled whittler carefully carved intricate designs into the wooden figure.
• My grandpa is a talented whittler and he made me a wooden keychain.
• I heard that new guy is a real whittler with a knife.
• She was a whittler of words, crafting beautiful prose with each stroke of her pen.

noun a person who collects matchbox labels

• The phillumenist showcased their impressive collection of matchbox labels at the antique fair.
• My friend is a phillumenist and loves collecting matchbooks from different restaurants.
• I never knew being a phillumenist could be so fascinating until I saw my uncle's collection.
• As a phillumenist of memories, she carefully preserved each matchbook from significant events in her life.