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
Saturday flight to Nashville for a leisure trip.
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Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Across the country, spring break is a boon to leisure and business travel.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, the home leans into a life of ease and leisure with a private gym, infrared sauna, decorative fireplaces, and two laundry rooms tucked discreetly out of view.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
South Floridians seeking a quick political business or leisure trip to the nation’s capital will soon have a new nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport among the choices to consider.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for leisure
Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Across the country, spring break is a boon to leisure and business travel.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, the home leans into a life of ease and leisure with a private gym, infrared sauna, decorative fireplaces, and two laundry rooms tucked discreetly out of view.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
South Floridians seeking a quick political business or leisure trip to the nation’s capital will soon have a new nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport among the choices to consider.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for leisure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisure
Noun
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People in the exercise group had fewer and less severe panic attacks than those in the relaxation group.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Outside,
21 Mar. 2026
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Because not all top-tier owners compete in every one of the 210 markets measured by Nielsen, the prevailing view is favorable toward the relaxation or removal of the ownership cap.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The seats will have adjustable leg rests that can fold up to a 90-degree angle to give passengers more room to sleep or stretch out.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The church had previously been identified as a possible resting place of the 17th-century soldier.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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That cemetery is the final resting place for stars including Elizabeth Taylor, Gene Autry, Buster Keaton and Steve Allen.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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