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
During warmer months, when the path is crowded with tourists in leisure mode, anyone who walks with a purpose should avoid the Bridge at all costs.
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Katie James Watkinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
That said, my husband and I only use this luggage on leisure trips.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
The film’s early images — lush fairways, orderly golf course rituals, bodies moving through a dewy, manicured world of leisure — project an intoxicating, utopian calm.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
A lot of quarterly reports in the travel and leisure markets.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
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Katie James Watkinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
That said, my husband and I only use this luggage on leisure trips.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
The film’s early images — lush fairways, orderly golf course rituals, bodies moving through a dewy, manicured world of leisure — project an intoxicating, utopian calm.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
A lot of quarterly reports in the travel and leisure markets.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for leisure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisure
Noun
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There’s a game room with a wet bar, a pool for relaxation and a two-bedroom guest house for multigenerational living.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The key to achieving hotel-level relaxation is wearing unrestrictive sleepwear—which the LyreBird Silky Oversized Pajama Shirt delivers effortlessly.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Once the last flower drops off, the plant needs rest to recover its strength, and during that time, the leaf segments may look thin, dull, and saggy.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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But keep in mind the team will likely search for ways to build in extra rest for their five starters.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From there, the church served as a resting point for many on an often-multi-state journey to freedom.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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Here, the white sculptural bench adds texture and visual interest while also acting as a resting place for guests.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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