hobbit

[ˈhɒbɪt]

hobbit Definition

a member of a fictitious peaceful and genial race of small humanlike creatures with hairy feet, living in underground holes.

Using hobbit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hobbit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit.

• Example

  The hobbits live in the Shire.

• Example

  Frodo Baggins is a hobbit who inherited the One Ring from his uncle.

hobbit Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hobbit

• halfling
• dwarf
• gnome

Phrases with hobbit

• hobbit hole

  a small, cozy house or dwelling, often located in a hill or underground

  Example

  Bilbo's hobbit hole was a comfortable home for him.

• hobbiton

  a village in the Shire where many hobbits live

  Example

  Frodo and Sam set out from Hobbiton on their journey to destroy the One Ring.

• hobbit feet

  large, hairy feet that are a distinctive feature of hobbits

  Example

  Bilbo's hobbit feet were always warm, even in the coldest weather.

Origins of hobbit

coined by J.R.R. Tolkien in The Hobbit (1937)

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Summary: hobbit in Brief

A 'hobbit' [ˈhɒbɪt] is a fictional creature created by J.R.R. Tolkien in The Hobbit. They are a small, peaceful, and genial race of humanlike creatures with hairy feet who live in underground holes. The term is often used in phrases like 'hobbit hole' and 'hobbiton,' referring to their cozy homes and villages.