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Definition leisure in British English

leisure noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈleʒə(r)/
1

activities that you do to relax or enjoy yourself

Example

My busy schedule leaves little time for leisure.

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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

Example

The hotel offers a wide range of leisure facilities.

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2

the time when you are not working or are not busy

Example

a rare moment of leisure

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 British English