/ Dictionary / Index A avocation: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: av•o•ca•tion Pronunciation: (av"u-kā'shun), [key] — n. something a person does in addition to a principal occupation, esp. for pleasure; hobby: Our doctor's avocation is painting. a person's regular occupation, calling, or vocation. diversion or distraction. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: avocation (Thesaurus) avocado avocet Related Content Daily Word Quiz: serendipity Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language