- lei·sure
- /ˈliːʒɚ, Brit ˈlɛʒə/ noun [noncount]1 : time when you are not working : time when you can do whatever you want to do
In his leisure [=free time, spare time], he paints and sculpts.
I'd like to write more, but I simply don't have the leisure (to do it).
2 : enjoyable activities that you do when you are not workingI don't have much time for leisure.
She leads a life of leisure. [=she does not have to work]
a character described as a lady/man/gentleman of leisure [=a woman/man who does not work and who spends a lot of time doing things for pleasure]
— often used before another nounleisure activities/pursuits
Now that she's retired, she has more leisure time.
the leisure class [=people who do not have to work]
1 : in a way that is not hurried : in a slow and relaxed wayWe were able to study the menu at leisure.
2 : when you have free time availableYou can look over the contract at your leisure.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.