1. relating to or being a hobby or activity pursued in addition to one’s main occupation

Examples

• She pursued photography as an avocational interest while working as an accountant.
• The museum offers avocational classes in pottery and painting.
• His avocational writing eventually led to a published novel.
• Many doctors have avocational pursuits like music or art.
• The college provides avocational courses for community members.
• Her avocational gardening skills impressed all the neighbors.