LEISURES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

leisure

noun

ˈlē-zhər

Definition of leisure

as in relaxation

freedom from activity or labor upon retiring, the elderly couple looked forward to a life of well-deserved leisure

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Recent Examples of leisure The espresso martini and French 75 cocktails reimagine the traditional in-room beverage experiences as they are displayed in every category’s Honor Bar, which allows guests to discover them at their leisure. — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 For retail, the NAR measures growth in retail trade as well as leisure and hospitality employment. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 Mexico, in general, landed second on the Expat Insider Survey for 2026, with its many leisure options highlighted as a plus as well as its welcoming culture. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 According to a community announcement, the move brings together two longtime agencies known for serving leisure, luxury and corporate travelers. — Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leisure

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Pattaya born of the Vietnam War In calling in a port near Pattaya, the Lincoln is coming to a rest-and-relaxation spot made famous during the Vietnam War-era as a raucous destination for US servicemembers to unwind from the pressures of war.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
The Standards Did Not Move Gould has consistently separated the expansion of chartering from any relaxation of standards, and his own statements draw the line clearly.

— AJ Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of relaxation

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Their efforts at Greenwood Cemetery, a predominately Black cemetery that serves as the final resting place for more than 800 Black veterans, marked the organization’s 12th year of hosting a community outreach day during its annual convention.

— Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026
The main sala, an open pavilion or a shaded resting place, provides unobstructed coastline views.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

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