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leisure

[lee-zher, lezh-er] / ˈli ʒər, ˈlɛʒ ər /
NOUN
free time and its activities
Synonyms
STRONGEST
convenience recreation relaxation
STRONG
chance ease freedom holiday intermission liberty opportunity pause quiet range recess repose respite rest retirement sabbatical scope time unemployment vacation
WEAK
idle hours leave of absence one's own sweet time requiescence spare moments spare time time off vacant hour
Antonyms
STRONGEST
labor work
STRONG
continuation difficulty imprisonment incarceration restraint restriction
WEAK
employment

Example Sentences

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Delta actually hiked its revenue outlook, citing demand momentum in both leisure and corporate travel.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Demand remains strong across all geographies for both business and leisure travel, said Chief Executive Ed Bastian.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

And Lime's latest move appears to be an attempt to help change habits for commuters - not just those already scooting or pedalling for leisure.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Then the pandemic supercharged at-home leisure, and Pool Corp’s value tripled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

I laid down, whilst I waited his leisure to attend to me, for I felt faint and a little sick.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker