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Definition of leisure

leisure

/ˈliː.ʒɚ/
lei · sure
Adverb:leisurely
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Adjective:leisurely
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• noun

1

Time when one is not working or occupied with duties and is free to rest or engage in enjoyable activities.

Example

"She spends most of her leisure reading historical novels and tending to her garden."

2

Freedom from time-consuming duties or pressure; an unhurried state of convenience (especially in phrases such as 'at one's leisure').

Example

"Please review the contract at your leisure and let us know if you have any questions."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, designed for, or occurring during free time when one is not working.

Example

"The community center offers a wide variety of leisure activities for local residents."

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• Rhymes for leisure

• Nearby Words

leiothrix
leipothrix
leipzig
leisure
leisured
leisureliness
leisurely

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman and Old French leisir, originally an infinitive verb meaning 'to be permitted,' which derives from Latin licēre ('to be allowed' or 'to be lawful').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leisure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leisure
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