leisure

[lee-zher, lezh-er] / ˈli ʒər, ˈlɛʒ ər /

NOUN

free time and its activities

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convenience recreation relaxation

STRONG

chance ease freedom holiday intermission liberty opportunity pause quiet range recess repose respite rest retirement sabbatical scope time unemployment vacation

WEAK

idle hours leave of absence one's own sweet time requiescence spare moments spare time time off vacant hour

Antonyms

STRONGEST

labor work

STRONG

continuation difficulty imprisonment incarceration restraint restriction

WEAK

employment

Example Sentences

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Delta actually hiked its revenue outlook, citing demand momentum in both leisure and corporate travel.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Another factor in the February report that could prove to be just a one-off: The winter was unusually cold and snowy, which may have depressed payrolls in sectors like leisure and dining.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Snowstorms and frigid temperatures in parts of the country likely weighed on employment in February, with the leisure and hospitality and construction sectors losing a combined 24,000 jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Plans for the historical site which overlooks the English Channel included a five-star hotel and innovation park with leisure, cultural, hospitality and residential uses to be completed in phases.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

And read Garcia Lorca and Garcia Marquez at my leisure.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

Vocabulary lists containing leisure

The Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer

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"The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury

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