When to Use Avocation?
Something a Person Does in Addition to a Principal Occupation, Especially for Pleasure; Hobby: Our Doctor's Avocation Is Painting. a Person's Regular...
something a person does in addition to a principal occupation, especially for pleasure; hobby: Our doctor's avocation is painting. a person's regular occupation, calling, or vocation. Archaic.
What is difference between vocation and avocation?
An avocation is a hobby or any other activity taken up in addition to one's regular work; it may especially refer to something that is a person's "true" passion or interest. A vocation is one's principal occupation, often used in the context of a calling to a particular way of life or course of action.
How do you use avocation in a sentence?
- Recently, Sherman discovered woodworking is the type of avocation he enjoys in his spare time.
- In college Josh did not have time for an avocation; he was too busy studying to pursue a hobby.
- Trisha excelled at the avocation of sewing and ultimately turned it into a career.
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