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
- 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
leisure Related Forms
leisure Idioms
at leisure
- having free or spare time
- with no hurry
- not occupied or engaged
at one's leisure
when one has the time or opportunity
leisure Synonyms
leisure
n.
at leisure
at one's leisure
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.
Browse dictionary entries near leisure
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- ‹ Leiden
- ‹ Leicestershire
- ‹ Leicester

