leisure

CEFRB1

/ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Free time when you are not working or studying.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Free time, time free from work or duties.

Examples

  • In her leisure time, she enjoys swimming and tennis.

  • The more leisure he has, the happier he is.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4

Also pronounced

  • /ˈliːʒə(ɹ)/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Time at one's command, free from engagement; convenient opportunity; hence, convenience; ease.

  2. Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.

More examples

In context

  • These days we have more money and more leisure to enjoy it.

  • The desire of leisure is much more natural than of business and care.

  • He sigh'd, and had no leisure more to say.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English leyser, from Anglo-Norman leisir, variant of Old French loisir (“to enjoy oneself”) (Modern French loisir survives as a noun), substantive use of a verb, from Latin licēre (“be permitted”). Displaced native Old English ǣmetta.