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 These days, Americans age 15 and older spend an average of less than 35 minutes per day socializing and communicating with others in their leisure time, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 July 2026 Still, the larger leisure carrier, which will eventually operate under the Allegiant brand, could mean travel experience changes for both airlines’ customers in the long run. — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Instead, eager leisure travelers proved willing to splurge on premium seats and perks, convincing airlines that demand extended well beyond the traditional business road warrior, Harteveldt said. — Rio Yamat, Fortune, 7 July 2026 So, Miami, home to myriad golf courses, might be James’ best balance between money, leisure and staying ready for one last title chase. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for leisure

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Noun

The adjacent pool area is a dream for young kids—and any parent wanting a few minutes of worry-free relaxation on one of the deck chairs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Baby yoga and reflexology sessions encourage relaxation and parent-child bonding.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Definition of relaxation

Noun

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, 16 July 2026
The retreat also builds in plenty of time for rest and provides rehydration salts as well as ointments for ostomy care.

— Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of rest

Noun

The cemetery’s new board of directors has aspirations to turn the graveyard — the final resting place of the famous and not so famous — from decaying and overgrown to a future urban green space that would attract visitors.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Khamenei's final resting place is in the holy city of his hometown Mashhad, which holds profound religious significance for Shia Islam, and is where his father, the previous ayatollah, is buried.

— Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026

Definition of resting

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