1. a strong urge toward a particular way of life or career; a vocation
2. the action of shouting or crying out
3. a short visit
Usage: formal

1. present participle of call

Examples

• Teaching has always been her true calling.
• He felt a calling to help others through medicine.
• The calling of birds filled the morning air.
• She heard someone calling her name from across the street.
• The minister made his weekly calling to the elderly parishioners.
• I’m calling my sister to check on her.
• The dog came running when calling his name.