avocation
1 of 1noun/ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/
Forms:avocations
1
a hobby pursued alongside one's main occupation, typically for enjoyment
C2Learn more on Wikipedia- Gardening is her avocation; she finds solace in tending to her plants.
- Cooking serves as her avocation, where she experiments with new recipes.
- Volunteer work at the animal shelter is her avocation, bringing her joy.
- Writing short stories is his avocation, allowing him to express his creativity.
- Knitting serves as her avocation, providing a relaxing way to unwind.