avocation

Meanings

Plural: avocations

Noun

an auxiliary activity
A calling away; a diversion.
A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.
That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.
Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.
The calling of a case from an inferior to a superior court.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin āvocātiō (“a distraction”), from āvocō (“I call off, distract”).

Synonyms

by-line, hobby, pursuit, sideline, spare-time activity

Scrabble Score: 14

avocation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
avocation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
avocation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

avocation is a valid Words With Friends word