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   leisure

   /ˈlɛʒə/

   noun

   • 1. time when one is not working or occupied; free time: "people with too much enforced leisure"
   • ▪ use of free time for enjoyment: "increased opportunities for leisure"
   • ▪ opportunity afforded by free time to do something: "writers with enough leisure to practise their art"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French leisir, based on Latin licere ‘be allowed’.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEISURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LEISURE definition: 1. the time when you are not working or doing other duties: 2. the time when you are not working…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › leisureLeisure Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   How to use leisure in a sentence. freedom provided by the cessation of activities; especially : time free from work or duties; ease, leisureliness… See the full definition

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLEISURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. 1. freedom from the demands of work or duty. She looked forward to retirement and a life of leisure. 2. 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. 3. unhurried ease.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionleisure noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of leisure noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › leisureLEISURE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the time when you are not working or doing other duties: The balance between work and leisure is changing. leisure activity Popular leisure activities included reading, going to movies, and talking with friends. leisure time Most people only have a limited amount of leisure time.

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   Leisure is time away from commitments like work or school. Leisure activities might include windsailing, golfing, crocheting a portrait of Betsy Ross, staring at one's navel, whatever. It's the freedom to do what the heck you want.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › leisureLEISURE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   LEISURE definition: 1. the time when you are not working: 2. If you do something at your leisure, you do it when you…. Learn more.