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leisure
[lee-zher, lezh-er]
noun
freedom from the demands of work or duty.
She looked forward to retirement and a life of leisure.
time free from the demands of work or duty, when one can rest, enjoy hobbies or sports, etc..
Most evenings he had the leisure in which to follow his interests.
unhurried ease.
a work written with leisure and grace.
adjective
free or unoccupied.
leisure hours.
having leisure.
the leisure class.
(of clothing) suitable to or adapted for wear during leisure; casual.
a leisure jacket.
designed or intended for recreational use.
leisure products like bowling balls and video games.
leisure
/ ˈliːʒər, ˈlɛʒə /
noun
time or opportunity for ease, relaxation, etc
( as modifier )
leisure activities
ease or leisureliness
having free time for ease, relaxation, etc
not occupied or engaged
without hurrying
when one has free time
Other 51Թ Forms
- leisurable adjective
- leisureless adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of leisure1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of leisure1
Idioms and Phrases
at one's leisure, when one has free time; at one's convenience.
Take this book and read it at your leisure.
at leisure,
with free or unrestricted time.
without haste; slowly.
out of work; unemployed.
Because of the failure of the magazine, many experienced editors are now at leisure.
Example Sentences
In Larne, masked youths attacked a leisure centre and set it on fire on Wednesday.
A spokesperson said all tours and activities were being paused while they carried out a review of leisure activities.
Lyons also condemned those behind what he called the "shameful" attack on the leisure centre.
Five councillors have pleaded guilty to health and safety charges after a disabled swimmer almost drowned in a leisure centre pool in East Ayrshire.
Northern Ireland Assembly Member Danny Donnelly said the leisure centre was being used by families and children for swimming and classes at the time of attack.
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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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