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

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

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

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

He has had some learning indeed; but then all that solid by-work, such as is requisite for a Privy Counsellor, of that he never was possessed; and so sit down to work.

From The Lawyers, A Drama in Five Acts by Iffland, Augustus William

Parergon, pa-rėr′gon, n. a by-work, any work subsidiary to another.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various