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leisure

/ˈliːʒə(ɹ)/noun

Time when you are free from work or other obligations.

Example sentences

  • “She spends her leisure painting and gardening.”
  • “Retirement finally gave him the leisure to travel the world.”

Rhymes with 'pleasure' in Britain and with 'seizure' in America. 'At your leisure' means whenever convenient.

Synonyms for leisure

  • free time
  • spare time
  • downtime

Antonyms

  • work

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