avocation

noun
UK: /ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/

  1. A hobby or minor occupation undertaken in addition to one's primary job.

    1. His avocation is photography; he takes pictures on weekends. [ ] [ ]
    2. Although a lawyer by profession, his real passion and avocation was gardening. [ ] [ ]

  2. An activity pursued for pleasure; a calling or strong interest.

    1. She enjoys knitting as an avocation. [ ] [ ]
    2. Volunteering at the animal shelter became a fulfilling avocation for her. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pastime pursuit interest vocation hobby

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "avocation" in English means: A hobby or minor occupation undertaken in addition to one's primary job., An activity pursued for pleasure; a calling or strong interest..

The phonetic transcription of "avocation" is /ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "avocation": pastime, pursuit, interest, vocation, hobby.

Example usage of "avocation": "His avocation is photography; he takes pictures on weekends.". More examples on the page.