as in relaxation
freedom from activity or labor
upon retiring, the elderly couple looked forward to a life of well-deserved leisure
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Recent Examples of leisure
However, that range made a very tight, uncomfortable leash around any type of leisure vehicle made for travel and vacationing.
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New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
The garden level shifts the focus toward leisure, with the entire floor operating as a wellness and entertainment hub with a gym, sauna, hammam, massage room, home cinema, and wine cellar.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Indirect work factors included average commute time, share of workers with multiple jobs, annual volunteer hours per resident, share of residents who participate in local groups or organizations and average leisure time spent per day.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
These places are not built for a day of leisure.
—Madeline Leung Coleman, Curbed, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for leisure
New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
The garden level shifts the focus toward leisure, with the entire floor operating as a wellness and entertainment hub with a gym, sauna, hammam, massage room, home cinema, and wine cellar.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Indirect work factors included average commute time, share of workers with multiple jobs, annual volunteer hours per resident, share of residents who participate in local groups or organizations and average leisure time spent per day.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
These places are not built for a day of leisure.
—Madeline Leung Coleman, Curbed, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisure
Noun
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But an agreement could include a relaxation on Americans' ability to travel to Havana.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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The spa also features a sauna, steam room, and plunge pools in each locker room as well as a co-ed Champagne room for pre- or post-treatment relaxation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wayne plans to get some rest after his weeklong journey home.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Common ways to treat PFS—and prevent it from coming back—include rest, cross-training (like cycling or swimming), and building balanced lower-body strength, according to Holland.—
Danielle Zickl,
Outside,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Edgar Allan Poe’s Grave Located in Westminster Hall and Burying Ground, stop by to see Poe’s final resting place.—
Gaby Iori
March 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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The fallout includes damaged reputations, irate customers and lost confidence and early final resting places at junk yards.—
Ed Sokalski,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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