Definition

Noun: 1. A member of an imaginary, human-like race: A hobbit is a fictional humanoid creature, typically depicted as being about half the height of a human, with large, hairy feet, pointed ears, and a fondness for peace, comfort, and simple country life. This race was invented by the author J.R.R. Tolkien.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bilbo Baggins is a famous hobbit from Tolkien's book.
  • The hobbit lived in a comfortable hole in the ground called a "smial."
  • Hobbits are known for their love of gardening and having six meals a day.

Advanced Usage

• "hobbit-like" (adjective): Having characteristics reminiscent of a hobbit, such as being short, fond of home comforts, or having large feet.
  • His cozy cottage and love for gardening gave him a hobbit-like quality.

Variants and Related Words

• Hobbitry (noun, rare): The collective qualities, practices, or world of hobbits.
  • The book is a deep exploration of hobbitry and its values.

Synonyms

• Halfling: A common term used within fantasy literature and games to describe a race with similar physical characteristics to hobbits. (Note: "Halfling" is often used generically, while "hobbit" is specific to Tolkien's legendarium.)

Different Meanings / Contexts

• Anthropology (Historical): The word "hobbit" was coincidentally used by scientists in 2004 as the popular nickname for , an extinct species of small-statured humans discovered on the Indonesian island of Flores. This is a separate, real-world usage from the fictional one.
  • Scientists debated whether the Flores 'hobbit' was a distinct species or a human with a disorder.

Noun

1. an imaginary being similar to a person but smaller and with hairy feet; invented by J.R.R. Tolkien