noun
- a hobby or activity pursued for enjoyment in addition to one’s regular work
Examples
- Photography is his favorite avocation on weekends.
- She pursued painting as an avocation while working as an accountant.
- Gardening became a relaxing avocation after his retirement.
- His avocation for woodworking produced beautiful furniture.
- Many doctors have music as their avocation.
- Reading mystery novels is her main avocation during vacation.