An avocation is a pursuit or activity that one engages in outside their regular occupation, typically for pleasure or personal fulfillment. Full definition
I can hear bitter avocations of countless self - imposed mentors, «What will you do for money, food, a place to live?» (ordinarytraveler.com)
For that reason, writing is one of the professions that the IRS deemed worth deeper scrutiny because of their potential pursuit and attractiveness as avocations rather than vocations. (thebalancecareers.com)
We can include or exclude avocations in your dentist disability insurance plan. (highincomeprotection.com)