leisure
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leisure /ˈlɛʒə/
▶noun time spent in or free for relaxation or enjoyment.
– phrases
at leisure
lady (or man or gentleman) of leisure a person who does not need to earn a living.
at leisure
- 1 not occupied; free.
- 2 in an unhurried manner.
lady (or man or gentleman) of leisure a person who does not need to earn a living.
– derivatives
leisured adjective.
leisured adjective.
– origin ME: from OFr. leisir, based on L. licere ‘be allowed’.
'leisure' also found in these Oxford entries:
Aertex
- busman
- couch potato
- cruiser
- empty
- excursion
- gentleman
- hour
- kick
- leisure centre
- leisurewear
- off-hours
- otiose
- outdoor pursuits
- Ovambo
- pony-trekking
- recreation
- resort
- school
- scrambling
- shore leave
- spare
- sweatpants
- sweatshirt
- theme
- tubing
- youth club
