avocation

noun5

1. •
   A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.

   • But yield who will to their separation, My object in living is to unite My avocation and my vocation As my two eyes make one in sight. — 1934
2. •
   That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.
3. •
   Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.
4. •
   The calling of a case from an inferior to a superior court.
5. •
   (no longer used) A calling away; a diversion.