Avocation

Synonyms of avocation

• interest
• hobby
• pastime

Antonyms of avocation

• career
• vocation
• profession

Collocations of avocation

creative outlet

Frequency: 70 %

Painting has always been her creative outlet and avocation.

personal passion

Frequency: 60 %

His personal passion for photography is evident in his avocation as a photographer.

hobby interest

Frequency: 50 %

Her avocation for gardening has turned into a serious hobby interest.

leisure pursuit

Frequency: 45 %

Fishing has become his favorite leisure pursuit and avocation.

pastime enjoyment

Frequency: 40 %

Reading has always been her favorite pastime enjoyment and avocation.

Idiomatic Expressions for avocation

• Phrase: avocation not vocation
  Meaning: to emphasize that something is done for pleasure rather than as a main job or profession
  Usage: His photography was an avocation not a vocation.