1. a fictional creature in J.R.R. Tolkien’s stories, depicted as a small humanlike being with hairy feet who lives in a hole in the ground
Usage: literary

Examples

• Bilbo Baggins was a hobbit who lived in a comfortable hole called Bag End.
• The hobbit reluctantly joined the dwarves on their quest to reclaim their treasure.
• Hobbits are known for their love of food and peaceful way of life.
• The Shire was home to many hobbits who enjoyed gardening and simple pleasures.
• Frodo, like other hobbits, had large, hairy feet and rarely wore shoes.
• The hobbit’s round door was painted bright green with a brass knob in the center.