LEISURE


Meaning of LEISURE in English

/ ˈleʒə(r); NAmE ˈliːʒər/ noun

[ U ] time that is spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying :

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

leisure activities / interests / pursuits

IDIOMS

- at leisure

- at your leisure

- a gentleman / lady of leisure

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WORD ORIGIN

Middle English : from Old French leisir , based on Latin licere be allowed.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.