leisure meaning
leisure :
free time, relaxation
noun
▪ She enjoys reading in her leisure.
▪ She likes to read in her free time.
▪ He spends his leisure at the park.
▪ He uses his free time at the park.
paraphrasing
▪ spare time – free time
▪ relaxation – rest
▪ downtime – break time
▪ recreation – fun activities
Pronunciation
leisure [ˈliːʒər]
The stress is on 'lei' and sounds like 'lee-zher'.
Common phrases and grammar about leisure
leisure - Common meaning
noun
free time, relaxation
Part of Speech Changes for "leisure"
▪ leisurely (adjective) – relaxed, slow
Common Expressions with "leisure"
▪ leisure time – free time
▪ at leisure – in free time
▪ leisure activities – fun activities
▪ leisure center – place for fun activities
Important examples of leisure in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, leisure often refers to free time or activities done for fun.
Example of a confusing word: ledger (a book of accounts)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Leisure is a noun and often appears in questions about free time or relaxation activities.
leisure
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
leisure time
'free time', used when talking about time spent away from work.
at one's leisure
means 'when one has free time', used to indicate no rush.
Differences between similar words and leisure
leisure
,
relaxation
differences
Leisure refers to free time, while relaxation refers to the state of being relaxed.
leisure
,
recreation
differences
Leisure is the time available for recreation, while recreation is the activity done during leisure.
Words with the same origin as leisure
The origin of leisure
The word 'leisure' comes from the Old French 'leisir', which means 'to be allowed' or 'free'.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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