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leisure noun [ ˈlɛʒə ]

• time when one is not working or occupied; free time.
• "people with too much enforced leisure"
Similar: free time, spare time, spare moments, time to spare, idle hours, time off, freedom, breathing space, breathing spell, respite, relief, ease, peace, quiet, recreation, relaxation, inactivity, amusement, entertainment, pleasure, diversion, distraction, fun, games, fun and games, holiday, vacation, time to kill, R and R, vacay,
Opposite: work,
Origin: Middle English: from Old French leisir, based on Latin licere ‘be allowed’.

at leisure

• not occupied; free.
• "the rest of the day can be spent at leisure"
• in an unhurried manner.
• "the poems were left for others to read at leisure"

at leisure

• not occupied; free.
"the rest of the day can be spent at leisure"

at one's leisure

• at one's convenience.
"wander at your leisure through the wide selection of shops"

lady of leisure

• a woman who does not need to earn a living.

gentleman of leisure

• a man who does not need to earn a living.



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