First Known Use: 14th century
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leisure
noun lei·sure \ˈlē-zhər, ˈle-, ˈlā-\
: time when you are not working : time when you can do whatever you want to do
: enjoyable activities that you do when you are not working
Full Definition of LEISURE
1
: freedom provided by the cessation of activities; especially : time free from work or duties
2
— leisure adjective
— at leisure or at one's leisure
: in one's leisure time : at one's convenience <read the book at her leisure>
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Origin of LEISURE
Middle English leiser, from Anglo-French leisir, from leisir to be permitted, from Latin licēre
Related to LEISURE
- Synonyms
- decompression, ease, 1rest, relaxation, repose
LEISURE Defined for Kids
leisure
noun lei·sure \ˈlē-zhər\
Definition of LEISURE for Kids
: free time
— at leisure or at someone's leisure
1
: in a way that is not hurried
2
: when there is free time available
3
: not busy
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