LEISURE Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

leisure

noun

ˈlē-zhər

Definition of leisure

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 Rooms and suites offer views over the ocean, the South Mumbai cityscape, or the bay and are elegantly fitted for business and leisure travellers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 The sociologist of leisure Jean-Didier Urbain writes about tourism as a way to step outside your social context. — Caitlín Doherty, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Unlike Hawaii or Thailand, which revolved around passive leisure, Cannes is fueled by premieres, deal making and status anxiety. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 For anyone who wants to explore the lakes at their leisure, SWS Boatworks rents boats and jet skis out of Port Carling. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leisure

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Noun

Paying attention to your own body’s needs, and making time for a quick, warm shower can be not only essential for skin health and odor control, but good for relaxation.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
The spa is a lovely space at the front of the ship with relaxation areas, a sauna, beauty salon, and fitness center.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of relaxation

Noun

Fulham’s current rest-defence shape leads to frantic back-tracking defending, while the opposition can pull the centre-back partnership across the pitch with passes in behind and switches into the channels.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Wearable trackers from companies like Oura and Whoop normalized the idea of monitoring rest.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of rest

Noun

The motorcycle overturned and the rider and motorcycle tumbled to a final resting position, where both caught fire, police said.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026
The children also visited Althorp, the childhood home and final resting place of Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana.

— Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of resting

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