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avocation

[av-uh-key-shuhn] / ˌæv əˈkeɪ ʃən /


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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 was also an amateur boxer, an avocation that left him with a permanently sunken left cheekbone.

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2022

And for many, it’s a fulfilling part-time avocation that lets them give back to their communities.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2022

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




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