n.
Pronunciation: ˌ a-v ə - ' k ā -sh ə n
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