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
Health care continued to drive job growth by adding 31,000 jobs, while leisure and hospitality added 28,000.
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Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
The family recently went to Japan to indulge in both work and some leisure.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
The ship offers a full suite of wellness, fitness, and leisure options designed to help residents unplug.
—Colin C. Campbell, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Job openings fell the most in health care and social assistance in July and also dipped somewhat in leisure and hospitality, Wednesday’s data showed.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leisure
Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
The family recently went to Japan to indulge in both work and some leisure.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
The ship offers a full suite of wellness, fitness, and leisure options designed to help residents unplug.
—Colin C. Campbell, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Job openings fell the most in health care and social assistance in July and also dipped somewhat in leisure and hospitality, Wednesday’s data showed.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leisure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisure
Noun
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Fort George Hotel & Spa is a historic gem located in the heart of Belize City, perfect for culturally minded travelers, with proximity to the airport and deluxe treatments at K’in Spa, ideal for post-flight relaxation or Carnival recovery.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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After deciding to take his family to a tourist town for some fun in the sun, a minor encounter with local bullies yanks the family into the crosshairs of an unhinged, blood-thirsty crime boss (Sharon Stone), who is determined to derail his relaxation.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the firstborn son of his generation, Alessio has always understood that the future of the family business would one day rest on his shoulders.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Lindner said the school day is already long enough and that children often come home with hours of additional work that interfere with sports, family time and rest.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Later that day, she was buried at her childhood home of Althorp, her final resting place.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Titanic’s final resting place was far from Ballard’s only discovery in a long, distinguished career as a scientist and explorer.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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