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leisure definition

lei·sure (lē′z̸hər, lez̸h′ər)

noun

free, unoccupied time during which a person may indulge in rest, recreation, etc.

Etymology: ME leiser < OFr leisir, substantive use of inf., to be permitted < L licere < IE base *leik-, to offer for sale, bargain

adjective

  1. free and unoccupied; spare leisure time
  2. having much leisure; not working for a living the leisure class
  3. done or used during one's leisure leisure activities, leisure wear

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leisure Idioms

at leisure

  1. having free or spare time
  2. with no hurry
  3. not occupied or engaged

at one's leisure

when one has the time or opportunity

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