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Leisure Days Time Enjoy Free Noun ˈleʒə(R ˈliːʒər

Word3 leisure
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈleʒə(r)/ /ˈliːʒər/
Example
  • these days we have more money and more leisure to enjoy it.
  • make the most of your leisure time!
  • these days we have increased opportunities for leisure.
  • leisure activities/pursuits
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leisure

(noun)/ˈleʒə(r)/ /ˈliːʒər/
  1. time when you are not working or studying; free time
    • These days we have more money and more leisure to enjoy it.
    • Make the most of your leisure time!
  2. activities that you enjoy in your free time
    • These days we have increased opportunities for leisure.
    • leisure activities/pursuits
    • public parks and leisure facilities
    • the leisure industry (= the business of providing leisure activities)
  3. with no particular activities; free
    • Spend the afternoon at leisure in the town centre.
  4. without hurrying
    • Let's have lunch so we can talk at leisure.
  5. when you have the time to do something without hurrying
    • I suggest you take the forms away and read them at your leisure.
  6. a man/woman who does not have to work
  7. Word Origin

    • Middle English: from Old French leisir, based on Latin licere ‘be allowed’.
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