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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This meant, we were told, Pripyat’s wide array of leisure facilities had been geared towards a more youthful community, culminating in the still imposing Palace of Culture in Lenin Square, where all manner of sports had been enjoyed by the locals along with trips to the cinema and theatre.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Interestingly, this isn't to attract corporate clients or leisure travelers who want to upgrade from another part of the plane—the main aim is to attract the private jet set, who might be encouraged by ecological guilt and a desire to reduce the price tag of a private plane.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Domestic leisure demand, long a core revenue stream, took a hit.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
Home entertainment provides a cheaper form of leisure than most other activities.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Interestingly, this isn't to attract corporate clients or leisure travelers who want to upgrade from another part of the plane—the main aim is to attract the private jet set, who might be encouraged by ecological guilt and a desire to reduce the price tag of a private plane.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Domestic leisure demand, long a core revenue stream, took a hit.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
Home entertainment provides a cheaper form of leisure than most other activities.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leisure
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisure. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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: freedom from work or duties
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: time at one's command : convenience
has the leisure to pursue a hobby
leisure
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