1
: freedom provided by the cessation of activities
especially
: time free from work or duties
increase of leisure, diminution of hustle are the ends to be sought —
Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell 2
leisure
adjective
Examples of leisure in a Sentence
I don't have much time for leisure.
upon retiring, the elderly couple looked forward to a life of well-deserved leisure
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Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
The Asus Vivobook Pro 15 straddles the line between productivity and leisure.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Just as the Strip cuts through Las Vegas, Sheikh Zayed Road runs through the heart of Dubai and many of the city's major leisure attractions are a stone's throw away from it.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The flagship carries the full range of men’s and women’s apparel across the leisure, active and lifestyle categories.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisure. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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1
: freedom from work or duties
3
: time at one's command : convenience
has the leisure to pursue a hobby
leisure
adjective
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