Meaning & use
leisure
Free time available for rest, relaxation, or activities pursued simply for enjoyment rather than obligation.
See it in a sentence
After retiring, she finally had the leisure to paint and travel whenever she wanted.
The resort offers plenty of leisure activities, from kayaking to evening cooking classes.
A note on using this word
The phrase "at your leisure" means without hurry, whenever it suits you, not necessarily during free time.
Words with a similar meaning
free timespare time
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Words with an opposite meaning
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