1
: freedom provided by the cessation of activities
especially
: time free from work or duties
increase of leisure, diminution of hustle are the ends to be sought —
Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell 2
leisure
adjective
Examples of leisure in a Sentence
I don't have much time for leisure.
upon retiring, the elderly couple looked forward to a life of well-deserved leisure
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Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.
—Sally Hoelscher, USA Today, 20 July 2025
Popular among business and leisure travelers throughout the Northeast Corridor, the Acela line stretches from Boston to Washington, D.C., with several stops along the way, including in New York City and Philadelphia.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Once synonymous with leisure and reprieve, summer has increasingly become a season marked by anxiety and disruption.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
Try this bra with light support for low-impact workouts such as yoga or everyday leisure.
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Sally Hoelscher, USA Today, 20 July 2025
Popular among business and leisure travelers throughout the Northeast Corridor, the Acela line stretches from Boston to Washington, D.C., with several stops along the way, including in New York City and Philadelphia.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Once synonymous with leisure and reprieve, summer has increasingly become a season marked by anxiety and disruption.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
Try this bra with light support for low-impact workouts such as yoga or everyday leisure.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisure. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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1
: freedom from work or duties
3
: time at one's command : convenience
has the leisure to pursue a hobby
leisure
adjective
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