by-work

American  

[bahy-wurk] / ˈbaɪˌwɜrk /

noun

1. work done in addition to one's regular work, as in intervals of leisure.

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Etymology

Origin of by-work

First recorded in 1580–90; by- + work

Example Sentences

Some prig with Him about their time, and will make religion but their by-work.

From The Life of James Renwick A Historical Sketch Of His Life, Labours And Martyrdom And A Vindication Of His Character And Testimony by Houston, Thomas

The law, if he did not like it, was yet no by-work with him; he was as truly ambitious as the men with whom he maintained so keen and for long so unsuccessful a rivalry.

From Bacon by Morley, John

One characteristic example of this by-work must suffice.

From Dante Six Sermons by Wicksteed, Philip H.

Avocation, vocation.—"Vocation means 'calling' or 'profession'; avocation, 'something aside from one's regular calling, a by-work.'"

From Practical Exercises in English by Buehler, Huber Gray

It will be observed that, with the single and not very notable exception of Sheridan Knowles, almost all the names already mentioned are those of persons to whom drama was a mere by-work.

From A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895) by Saintsbury, George