Main Entry: av·o·ca·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌa-və-ˈkā-shən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin avocation-, avocatio, from avocare to call away, from ab- + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice — more at voice

Date: circa 1617

1 archaic : diversion, distraction
2 : customary employment : vocation
3 : a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby