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leisure activity

NOUN
entertainment
Synonyms
STRONG
ball bash blast celebration cheer clambake delight dissipation distraction diversion enjoyment feast frolic fun gaiety game grins laughs merriment merrymaking party pastime picnic play recreation relaxation relief revelry satisfaction shindig sport spree surprise treat
WEAK
big-time blowout divertissement fun and games good time high time lots of laughs regalement wingding
Antonyms
STRONG
depression dissatisfaction gloom labor melancholy misery need pain profession sadness seriousness sorrow task unhappiness vocation want work
WEAK
chore drudgery
NOUN
hobby
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amusement art avocation craft diversion fad fun obsession specialty sport
STRONG
bag craze distraction fancy game interest kick occupation play quest relaxation schtick shot sideline thing vagary weakness whim whimsy
WEAK
divertissement favorite occupation labor of love leisure pursuit pet topic
Antonyms
STRONGEST
entertainment vocation work
STRONG
boredom dislike hate
WEAK
profession
NOUN
interest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
activity concern enthusiasm importance passion significance sympathy
STRONG
absorption affection attentiveness care case consequence diversion engrossment excitement game hobby interestedness matter moment note notice pastime preoccupation pursuit racket recreation regard relaxation relevance sport suspicion thing
WEAK
concernment into
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hate indifference insignificance
STRONG
boredom dislike disregard hatred heedlessness ignorance neglect unimportance
WEAK
apathy disinterest
NOUN
recreation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amusement diversion enjoyment fun hobby pleasure relaxation
STRONG
avocation ball dissipation distraction ease entertainment exercise festivity frolic game hilarity holiday jollity laughs mirth pastime picnic play playtime refreshment relief repose sport vacation
WEAK
R and R disport divertissement field day fun and games rec rollick
Antonyms
STRONGEST
sadness sorrow unhappiness vocation work
STRONG
difficulty drudgery profession task
WEAK
labor
NOUN
sideline
Synonyms
STRONG
distraction diversion hobby moonlighting recreation subsidiary
WEAK
leisure pursuit second job side job side project
Antonyms
STRONG
profession vocation work

Example Sentences

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The private sauna on the river that was once a traditional leisure activity now mostly provides a chance for a warm shower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Inspired by trends in the United States, there was a surge in interest in road running as a leisure activity and way of keeping fit and healthy.

From BBC • May 2, 2025

Dining out was gaining traction as a leisure activity, and people were increasingly open to new experiences as a sign of status and sophistication.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2024

Because if placing a bet on living forever is one leisure activity to put your vast wealth toward, another is extreme feats of travel.

From Slate • Jun. 21, 2023

In a public library there are two main goals or ways that AM is being used: as an individual learning tool, and as a leisure activity.

From Library of Congress Workshop on Etexts by Library of Congress