leisure

leisure
lei|sure [ `liʒər, `leʒər ] noun uncount **
1. ) activities that are relaxing or fun:
In the early days of this country, many people had wealth and leisure because of slave labor.
a ) only before noun relating to activities you do to relax or enjoy yourself:
the leisure industry
leisure pursuits/activities: home-based leisure pursuits such as watching television
2. ) the time when you are not working or not busy:
He spends his leisure going out shooting rabbits.
leisure time: I'm looking forward to more leisure time in my retirement.
have the leisure to do something: I don't have the leisure to sit back and enjoy the scenery.
at leisure FORMAL
1. ) free to do what you want:
After a stop for lunch you will be taken to the famous Keukenhof Flower Gardens where you can spend the afternoon at leisure.
2. ) slowly and for as long as you like:
They'll need time to think about the situation at leisure.
at your leisure FORMAL
when you have free time and it is convenient for you:
Read it at your leisure.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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