🎨avocation

noun
/ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work

Example Sentences

Painting is his avocation after office hours.

Synonyms

hobby, pastime, pursuit, diversion, recreation

Antonyms

profession, career, vocation

Collocations

pursue an avocation, avocation in arts, avocation of writing

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