Definitions

1. noun

an activity that one enjoys doing in one’s free time, especially a creative pursuit or hobby.

“She pursued her avocation for painting during her retirement.”

2. noun

a secondary occupation or source of income, especially one that is pursued in addition to one’s main job.

“He considered his writing to be a lucrative avocation.”

3. verb

to engage in or devote time to an activity that one enjoys, especially a creative pursuit or hobby.

“She avocated painting by taking classes on the weekends.”