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.