avocation

Example Sentences

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At home, he strove for perfection in his avocation, woodworking, where the process was more flexible but the product, for better or worse, could be definitive.

From New York Times

To imply they all prioritize these vocations or avocations over their loved ones isn’t fair, or realistic.

From Washington Post

But for decades, his avocation has been cooking.

From New York Times

That’s the question for you to answer right now, and simple avocations are the most accessible way to answer it.

From Washington Post

They’re just like the more than 250 people who told The Washington Post in April they were learning musical instruments, culinary techniques or other creative avocations.

From Washington Post