av·o·ca·tion 
/ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/ noun
plural av·o·ca·tions /ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/ noun [count] : an activity that you do regularly for enjoyment rather than as a job : hobby
▪ He breeds dogs as an avocation. ▪ My favorite avocation is reading.
▪ He breeds dogs as an avocation. ▪ My favorite avocation is reading.
— av·o·ca·tion·al /ˌævəˈkeɪʃənəl/ adjective
▪ She has an avocational interest in sports.
/ˌævəˈkeɪʃənəl/ adjective ▪ She has an avocational interest in sports.
