leisure

/ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: leisures

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Free time, time free from work or duties.

Noun

Examples

The desire of leisure is much more natural than of business and care.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “leisure” mean?

Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.

Is “leisure” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.