HyperDic: avocation

English > 1 sense of the word avocation:
NOUNactavocation, by-line, hobby, pursuit, sideline, spare-time activityan auxiliary activity
avocation > pronunciation
Soundsae.vahkey'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > avocation: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningAn auxiliary activity.
Synonymsby-line, hobby, pursuit, sideline, spare-time activity
Narrowerspeleology, spelaeologyThe pastime of exploring caves
Broaderpastime, interest, pursuitA diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Spanishafición, hobby, pasatiempo
Catalanafició, hobby
Adjectivesavocationalof or involved in an avocation

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