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Definition leisure in American English

leisure noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈliʒər/
1

activities that are relaxing or fun

Example

In the early days of this country, many people had wealth and leisure because of slave labor.

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1.1

relating to activities that you do to relax or enjoy yourself

Example

the leisure industry

Example

home-based leisure pursuits such as watching television

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2

the time when you are not working or are not busy

Example

He spends his leisure going out shooting rabbits.

Example

I'm looking forward to more leisure time in my retirement.

Example

I don't have the leisure to sit back and enjoy the scenery.

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Definition leisure in American English