occupations

Synonyms

profession annexation colonization residency pastime occupancy tenancy line of work metier vocational

Phrases with the word

manual occupations

Examples

Music is a pastime, a relaxation from more serious occupations. Alexander Borodin

Let your occupations be few," says the sage, "if you would lead a tranquil life. Marcus Aurelius

Drying a widow's tears is one of the most dangerous occupations known to man. Dorothy Dix

Scientific research is one of the most exciting and rewarding of occupations. Frederick Sanger

Of course some days are easier than others, but my worst day is better than being in most humdrum occupations. Bernard Cornwell

...sitting and waiting is one of the most miserable occupations known to man - not that it usually is known to men; women do it much more often. Diana Gabaldon