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lei·sure (lē′z̸hər, lez̸h′ər)
noun
Etymology: ME leiser < OFr leisir, substantive use of inf., to be permitted < L licere < IE base *leik-, to offer for sale, bargain
adjective
- free and unoccupied; spare leisure time
- having much leisure; not working for a living the leisure class
- done or used during one's leisure leisure activities, leisure wear
Related Forms:
- leisured lei′·sured adjective
at leisure
- having free or spare time
- with no hurry
- not occupied or engaged
at one's leisure
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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Alternate definitions:
leisure
n.
at leisure
at one's leisure
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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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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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?
I shall marry in haste and repeat at leisure. See Congreve 231:1.
Otium et reges prius et beatas perdidit urbes. Often has leisure ruined great kings and fine cities.
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