Definition of Avocation

an activity one enjoys when he or she is not working

Examples of Avocation in a sentence

Recently, Sherman discovered woodworking is the type of avocation he enjoys in his spare time.  🔊

In college Josh did not have time for an avocation; he was too busy studying to pursue a hobby.  🔊

Trisha excelled at the avocation of sewing and ultimately turned it into a career.  🔊

While John saw stamp collecting as a fun avocation, many people saw it as a boring hobby.  🔊

As soon as I get home from work, I indulge in my favorite avocation, reading.  🔊

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