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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With the growth of the leisure society, the Riviera became a huge commercial success.
—Baume & Mercier Contributor, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
As JetBlue grows its network of leisure destinations, travelers can enjoy its Core product starting at $499 roundtrip, featuring extra legroom compared to other airlines, a tapas-style menu, and a refreshed inflight entertainment system.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Head For Points, a business and premium leisure travel site, reported in September that between July 1 and September 18, 2024, 3.94 percent of all British Airways A380 flights were canceled or transferred to another aircraft, according to tracking data obtained from FlightRadar24.
—Tiah Shepherd, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed 0.4% higher with banks, and travel and leisure leading gains.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Baume & Mercier Contributor, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
As JetBlue grows its network of leisure destinations, travelers can enjoy its Core product starting at $499 roundtrip, featuring extra legroom compared to other airlines, a tapas-style menu, and a refreshed inflight entertainment system.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Head For Points, a business and premium leisure travel site, reported in September that between July 1 and September 18, 2024, 3.94 percent of all British Airways A380 flights were canceled or transferred to another aircraft, according to tracking data obtained from FlightRadar24.
—Tiah Shepherd, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed 0.4% higher with banks, and travel and leisure leading gains.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for leisure
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisure. Accessed 15 Dec. 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
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