avocation

About 0.24 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A calling away; a diversion.
2. noun A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.
3. noun That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.
4. noun Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.
5. noun The calling of a case from an inferior to a superior court.

Similar words

hobby sideline by-line spare-time activity sevocation avocative diverticle aversation avoutry vacance

Often followed by

of and in is for as was or to

Word family

avocations