calling

noun
UK: /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
US: /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/

  1. A strong feeling that you are meant to do a particular job.

    1. She feels a real calling to help people so she became a nurse. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many missionaries describe their work as a calling, not just a job they do for money. [ ] [ ]

  2. A job or profession.

    1. His calling is teaching young kids in primary school. [ ] [ ]
    2. After years of searching, she finally found her true calling in environmental activism. [ ] [ ]

  3. The act of naming someone or something.

    1. The calling of each student's name was done alphabetically. [ ] [ ]
    2. The calling of witnesses to the stand will proceed as the judge orders. [ ] [ ]

  4. A brief visit.

    1. I'll give you a calling later, about six. [ ] [ ]
    2. A quick calling might be all it takes to solve the problem. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

summons occupation vocation visit profession
calling verb

  1. Present participle of call.

    1. I am calling to make an appointment with you. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was calling for help when she got lost in the woods. [ ] [ ]
calling adjective

  1. Attracting attention.

    1. She wore a calling dress to the party last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. That's a very calling outfit you've got on there today. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "calling" in English means: A strong feeling that you are meant to do a particular job., A job or profession., The act of naming someone or something., A brief visit..

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

Synonyms for "calling": summons, occupation, vocation, visit, profession.

Example usage of "calling": "She feels a real calling to help people so she became a nurse.". More examples on the page.