leisure
word
/ˈɫɛʒɝ/
LE-zhur
/lˈɛʒɐ/
LE-zhuh
Definition
Free time when you are not working or doing duties, used for enjoyment and relaxation.
Usage & Nuances
Pronunciation varies: /ˈliːʒər/ (US) vs /ˈlɛʒər/ (UK). "At your leisure" means whenever convenient. "Leisure" as adjective: "leisure time," "leisure activities." More formal than "free time."
Spanish: ocio - tiempo librePortuguese (BR): lazer - tempo livrePortuguese (PT): lazer - tempo livreChinese (Simplified): 休闲 - 闲暇Chinese (Traditional): 休閒 - 閒暇Hindi: अवकाश - फुरसतArabic: وقت فراغ - ترفيهBengali: বিনোদন - অবসরRussian: досуг - свободное времяJapanese: 余暇 - レジャーVietnamese: thời gian rảnh - giải tríKorean: 여가Turkish: boş zaman - dinlenmeUrdu: فارغ وقت - فراغتIndonesian: waktu luang - waktu senggang
Example Sentences
She spends her leisure time reading novels.
basic
The hotel has many leisure facilities for guests.
basic
People need a good balance between work and leisure.
basic
Please review the document at your leisure and get back to me.
natural
The rise of remote work has blurred the line between leisure and productivity.
natural
A gentleman of leisure, he spent his days golfing and sailing.
natural