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- US Pronunciation
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- [lee-zher, lezh-er]
- /ˈli ʒər, ˈlɛʒ ər/
- /ˈleʒ.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lee-zher, lezh-er]
- /ˈli ʒər, ˈlɛʒ ər/
Definitions of leisure word
- noun leisure freedom from the demands of work or duty: She looked forward to retirement and a life of leisure. 1
- noun leisure time free from the demands of work or duty, when one can rest, enjoy hobbies or sports, etc.: Most evenings he had the leisure in which to follow his interests. 1
- noun leisure unhurried ease: a work written with leisure and grace. 1
- adjective leisure free or unoccupied: leisure hours. 1
- adjective leisure having leisure: the leisure class. 1
- adjective leisure (of clothing) suitable to or adapted for wear during leisure; casual: a leisure jacket. 1
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Origin of leisure
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English leisir < Old French, noun use of infinitive ≪ Latin licēre to be permitted
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Parts of speech for Leisure
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
leisure popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
leisure usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for leisure
noun leisure
- recreation — the act of creating anew.
- convenience — If something is done for your convenience, it is done in a way that is useful or suitable for you.
- relaxation — abatement or relief from bodily or mental work, effort, application, etc.
- pause — a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action: a short pause after each stroke of the oar.
- intermission — a short interval between the acts of a play or parts of a public performance, usually a period of approximately 10 or 15 minutes, allowing the performers and audience a rest.
adjective leisure
- recreational — of or relating to recreation: recreational facilities in the park.
- sports — of, relating to, or used in sports or a particular sport: sport fishing.
- amateur — An amateur is someone who does something as a hobby and not as a job.
Antonyms for leisure
noun leisure
- continuation — The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping.
- incarceration — the act of incarcerating, or putting in prison or another enclosure: The incarceration rate has increased dramatically.
- restriction — something that restricts; a restrictive condition or regulation; limitation.
- labor — productive activity, especially for the sake of economic gain.
- work — Henry Clay, 1832–84, U.S. songwriter.
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