as in relaxation
freedom from activity or labor
upon retiring, the elderly couple looked forward to a life of well-deserved leisure
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Recent Examples of leisure
Many people spend much of their work and leisure hours hunched over screens.
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Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
Bringing The Odyssey cruise ship to life was no mean feat–from a fully functioning pool on the leisure deck to the most stylish infirmary a doctor could ask for, this set creates a luxurious backdrop for all the show’s medical drama.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
By saving a recreational field that was initially slated for construction, the city has managed to hold onto a vital piece of public land, ensuring that future generations will still have access to green spaces for sports and leisure.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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
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Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
Bringing The Odyssey cruise ship to life was no mean feat–from a fully functioning pool on the leisure deck to the most stylish infirmary a doctor could ask for, this set creates a luxurious backdrop for all the show’s medical drama.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
By saving a recreational field that was initially slated for construction, the city has managed to hold onto a vital piece of public land, ensuring that future generations will still have access to green spaces for sports and leisure.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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