LEISURES 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

Quiet relaxation rooms and outdoor terraces are focused firmly on the surrounding peaks, encouraging guests to look up rather than down at their phones.

— Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
For a respite after long days of exploring the city, Dior Spa Plaza Athénée, Christian Dior’s first European spa, is an on-site venue with a strong relaxation and beauty philosophy—a favorite for the high-fashion crowd and tastemakers in the city.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of relaxation

Noun

Then, in the spring of 2025, two teams of astronomers simultaneously announced observations of a pair of little red dots that were unlike all the rest.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
Oh, and a seventh-circle’s worth of personal demons which, big break or not, show no signs of giving Green a rest.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 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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