Synonyms of leisure

leisure

noun

ˈlē-zhər 

as in relaxation

freedom from activity or labor

upon retiring, the elderly couple looked forward to a life of well-deserved leisure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relaxation
• rest
• resting
• restfulness
• ease
• decompression
• silence
• sleep
• napping
• slumber
• repose
• tranquillity
• slumbering
• quiet
• dozing
• respite
• lazing
• serenity
• peace
• snoozing
• tranquility
• catnapping
• peacefulness
• calm
• idleness
• stillness
• tranquilness
• placidity
• sereneness
• dolce far niente

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• work
• labor
• toil
• exertion
• stress
• pressure
• tension
• strain
• tenseness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leisure

While this figure is already significant, when expanding to the leisure and hospitality industries – including the oceanfront hotels and restaurants that travelers flock to – the number of Americans who owe their employment to beach vacationers grows even more. —Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025

Construction shed 2,400 jobs while leisure and hospitality dropped 1,000. —Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2025

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club said it’s received at least 10 inquiries from Canadians over the past week looking to relocate or plan new business events, weddings and leisure trips there this summer. —Harriet Baskas, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2025

These include things like depression rates, crime rates, weather, and average leisure time spent per day. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025