avocation

Example Sentences

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Many decades later, creating meals from scratch – not because I have to, but because I want to – is a cherished avocation.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026

His dialogue snaps, and he can riff on just about anything, including Joe’s avocation as a jazz pianist, with authority.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2024

“He really pulled it all together. He kind of took it from an avocation to a profession and set the stage for everything that came after that,” former NFL referee Ed Hochuli said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2022

Konstance’s avocation becomes clear when she learns the true purpose of the spacecraft’s mission in its weird virtual library.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2021

Looking at God’s wondrous handiwork was a worthwhile avocation, and in some cases, vocation.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman