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- DictionaryLei·sure/ˈlēZHər/
noun
- 1. free time: "people with too much enforced leisure"
The meaning of LEISURE is freedom provided by the cessation of activities; especially : time free from work or duties. How to use leisure in a sentence.
the time when you are not working or doing other duties: leisure activities. Most people only have a limited amount of leisure time. The town lacks leisure facilities such as a swimming pool or squash courts. Fewer examples. Swimming pools usually come under 'leisure centres ' in the phone directory.
adjective. free or unoccupied: leisure hours. having leisure: the leisure class. (of clothing) suitable to or adapted for wear during leisure; casual: a leisure jacket. designed or intended for recreational use: leisure products like bowling balls and video games. / ˈliːʒər; ˈlɛʒə / noun. time or opportunity for ease, relaxation, etc.
B1. the time when you are not working or doing other duties: leisure activities. Most people only have a limited amount of leisure time. The town lacks leisure facilities such as a swimming pool or squash courts. Fewer examples. Swimming pools usually come under 'leisure centers ' in the phone directory.
1 day ago · noun. 1. freedom from the demands of work or duty. She looked forward to retirement and a life of leisure. 2. time free from the demands of work or duty, when one can rest, enjoy hobbies or sports, etc. Most evenings he had the leisure in which to follow his interests. 3. unhurried ease.
Definition of leisure noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
/ˈliʒər/ /ˈlɛʒə/ IPA guide. Other forms: leisures. Leisure is time off, spare time, sweet sweet freedom from the demands of work. It's like playtime for grown-ups. Leisure is time away from commitments like work or school. Leisure activities might include windsailing, golfing, crocheting a portrait of Betsy Ross, staring at one's navel, whatever.
