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
Employees can also use the perk for their immediate families when flying for leisure.
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Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Modern leisure time increasingly includes smartphone use.
—Robin Pickering, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
White & Warren is leaning into leisure with its new Clubhouse Collection, a seasonal capsule inspired by the effortless polish of country club life — no membership required.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Placed on one of the more remote stretches of Saadiyat Island, this resort has a rare environment of quiet and leisure.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for leisure
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Modern leisure time increasingly includes smartphone use.
—Robin Pickering, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
White & Warren is leaning into leisure with its new Clubhouse Collection, a seasonal capsule inspired by the effortless polish of country club life — no membership required.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Placed on one of the more remote stretches of Saadiyat Island, this resort has a rare environment of quiet and leisure.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for leisure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisure
Noun
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Before treatments, guests can recline indoors with homemade lavender popcorn or enjoy sitting outside in the charming relaxation space filled with herbs and flowers.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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In addition, some herbal teas may help reduce stress, promote relaxation, or improve digestion.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On rest days, consider doing other forms of light exercise.—
Jamie Friedlander Serrano,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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If a little rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation are in order, the new Alila Mayakoba will be an excellent choice for an adult getaway.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Even followers of British royalty can make a heritage visit to the final resting place of Princess Alice of Battenberg, grandmother of King Charles, who is entombed on Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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This allows the head and neck to remain supported across different working and resting postures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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