leisure

noun

lei·​sure ˈlē-zhər How to pronounce leisure (audio) ˈle- How to pronounce leisure (audio)
ˈlā-
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
2
leisure adjective
Phrases
at leisure or at one's leisure
: in one's leisure time : at one's convenience
read the book at her leisure

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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Chase Travel, JPMorgan Chase’s premier leisure travel brand recently unveiled its inaugural list of the 25 Trips to Take in 2025, offering discerning travelers an exciting roadmap of the must-visit destinations for the upcoming year. Caroline Tell, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Consumer discretionary stocks were weaker too, led lower by the auto stocks and travel and leisure names. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025 National trends also point to a resurgence in weekend leisure trips, which increased by 9% year over year, per the report. Christine Clarridge, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025 These values, plus the promises of escape and leisure that a trip to the wilderness can provide, roll up into gorpcore style choices. Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 29 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for leisure 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English leiser, from Anglo-French leisir, from leisir to be permitted, from Latin licēre — see license entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of leisure was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisure. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

leisure

noun
lei·​sure ˈlēzh-ər How to pronounce leisure (audio) ˈlezh- How to pronounce leisure (audio)
ˈlāzh-
1
: freedom from work or duties
2
3
: time at one's command : convenience
has the leisure to pursue a hobby
leisure adjective

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