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leisure Definition

lei·sure (z̸hər, lez̸hər)

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

leisure Related Forms

lei·sured adjective

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

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.

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.
  • include: Areas of interest include leisure, arts, culture and sport.

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.
  • active: SkillsActive supports innovative ways of reaching new learners in the active leisure and learning industry.
  • residential: Glasgow Harbor Glasgow Harbor is a large-scale mixed-use development containing high quality residential, retail, leisure and commercial facilities.
  • outdoor: These include outdoor leisure laminated maps, ordnance maps, cycle, walking and touring guides.
  • casual: The latest collections of mens and womens formal, casual, leisure and fashion shoes, all at some of the cheapest prices.
  • commercial: We supply many residential customers but also have contracts in the commercial, retail, leisure and local authority market sectors throughout Scotland.

Modifies a noun

  • pursuit: Shopping was becoming more of a leisure pursuit by the 1970s.
  • facility: The Manor leisure facilities are normally open from April to the end of October.
  • traveler: Its prime location near the West End makes it an ideal base for the business or leisure traveler.
  • center: Around half of Scotland's 32 councils already run their leisure centers through trusts.
  • activity: About typical British leisure activities Walking may be the most popular sport in the UK.
  • complex: A new leisure complex has been constructed within the last year.

Noun used with modifier

  • spa: This fine hotel & Spa leisure Suite stands in one acre of mature grounds A Hotel For ALL Seasons.
  • luxury: Luxury Leisure Breaks Why not treat your partner to a luxury pamper break.
  • hotel: Complete with the regions largest hotel leisure club, including a 25 meter heated swimming pool.
  • quality: They needed and wanted to be synonymous with quality leisure breaks.
  • sport: David Lloyd Leisure Center, one of the best-equipped sports leisure centers in the UK, is next door to our hotel.

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