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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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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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leisure Synonyms

leisure

n.

freedom, free time, spare time, free moments, vacant hour, relaxation, recreation, repose, ease, intermission, recess, holiday, leave of absence, scope, range, convenience, idle hours, opportunity; see also rest 1, vacation.

Antonyms work*, toil*, travail.

at leisure

idle, resting, not busy; see unoccupied 2.

at one's leisure

when one has time, at one's convenience, at an early opportunity; see whenever.


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leisure Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • enjoy: On a lighter note, it seems that dogs now will have a place to enjoy night-time leisure.

Preposition: for

  • exploration: DAY 3. A day at leisure for further exploration of Santiago.

Adjective modifier

  • retail: The company specializes in brand communications and brand environments â notably in the retail, leisure and public sectors.

Modifies a noun

  • pursuit: Shopping was becoming more of a leisure pursuit by the 1970s.

Noun used with modifier

  • spa: This fine hotel & Spa leisure Suite stands in one acre of mature grounds A Hotel For ALL Seasons.
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leisure quotes

The wisdom of a learned man cometh by opportunity of leisure: and he that hath little business shall become wise. How can he get wisdom that holdeth the plough, and that glorieth in the goad, that driveth oxen, and is occupied in their labours, and whose talk is of bullocks?

-Bible (Apocrypha)

I shall marry in haste and repeat at leisure. See Congreve 231:1.

-Cabell,James Branch

   Otium et reges prius et beatas perdidit urbes. Often has leisure ruined great kings and fine cities.

-Catullus full name  Gaius Valerius Catullus

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