hobbit
nounUK /ˈhɒb.ɪt/
US /ˈhɑː.bɪt/
A hobbit is a small, friendly make-believe person with big hairy feet who lives in a cozy home under the ground.
Bilbo Baggins is a famous hobbit who goes on a big adventure.
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2. A member of a fictional race created by J.R.R. Tolkien, known for peacefulness and love of food.
The hobbits of the Shire rarely traveled far from home.
3. A person who enjoys a quiet, comfortable, home-centered life.
My uncle is a real hobbit—he never wants to leave his garden.
4. A small, burrow-dwelling creature in some folklore and fantasy stories.
The storybook described a hobbit living in a hill with round doors.