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单词 avocations
释义

avocation

noun

av·​o·​ca·​tion ˌa-və-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce avocation (audio)
1
: a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
He's a professional musician, but his avocation is photography.
He had the restrained manners developed when tennis was the avocation of gentleman jocks … Margo Jefferson
2
: customary employment : vocation
'My name is Riah,' said the old man, with courteous action, 'and my avocation is in London city.' Charles Dickens
3
archaic : diversion, distraction

Synonyms

  • hobby
  • hobbyhorse
  • pursuit
  • recreation
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Example Sentences

He breeds dogs as an avocation. My favorite avocation is reading.
Recent Examples on the Web Tahtinen, a graphic artist by occupation and a photographer by avocation, has snapped more than 1,400 pictures of San Francisco scenes. Robert Krier, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2022 Vice was Monaco’s true draw, no longer just a sport of the idle rich, but an aspirational avocation for the middle class. Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 21 June 2022 But his most enduring influence came not from his professional work but from his avocation: the promotion public-policy work that would keep America secure, prosperous, and free. Kenneth R. Weinstein, National Review, 16 Mar. 2022 Nadeem and Saud’s pursuit is a noble one, inspired by their late mother, but as a character study, All That Breathes shows the toll that this all-consuming avocation has taken on them. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2022 These real-life adventure stories, and many more, are stored in the mental reelhouse of Tim Reid, a baseball historian by vocation and an Errol Flynn historian by avocation. Diane Bell Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Nov. 2021 Peggy Atkins, who has been an avid gardener for many years, still taps into her avocation on her Lutherville townhouse patio. Nelson Coffin, baltimoresun.com, 26 Apr. 2021 Your mother can sunbathe resplendently and ponder her next avocation without lifting a finger. Sara Bosworth, WSJ, 22 Apr. 2021 Racing was primarily his wife’s interest and avocation. John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin avocation-, avocatio, from avocare to call away, from ab- + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice — more at voice

First Known Use

circa 1617, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Kids Definition

avocation

noun

av·​o·​ca·​tion ˌa-və-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce avocation (audio)
: an interest or activity that is not a regular job : hobby

avocations

noun

plural of avocation
as in pursuits
an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure photography is merely an avocation for me—I've never tried to make money off of it

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • pursuits
  • hobbies
  • sports
  • amusements
  • pastimes
  • entertainments
  • recreations
  • relaxations
  • hobbyhorses
  • diversions
  • distractions
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