26984 words

leisure

4 definitions • 14 examples
1
the time when you are not working or doing other duties:

Examples:

The balance between work and leisure is changing.
leisure activity Popular leisure activities included reading, going to movies, and talking with friends.
leisure time Most people only have a limited amount of leisure time.
leisure industry There has been a growth of jobs in the tourism and leisure industries.
leisure facility The town lacks leisure facilities such as a swimming pool or squash courts.
life of leisure Hugely wealthy, he enjoyed a life of leisure (= did not need to work).
2
the time when you are free from work or other duties and can relax:

Examples:

She has a limited amount of leisure time.
3
activities people do when they are not working, to relax and enjoy themselves:

Examples:

Shares in the leisure sector have not performed so well this year.
Hotels, airlines and other firms in the leisure industry may suffer.
a leisure business/company/group
a leisure complex/development
leisure facilities
4
when you want to and when you have time to:

Examples:

Developments in technology mean we can now do banking transactions at our leisure.

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