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lei·sure Listen to audio/ˈli:ʒɚ, 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 working
I 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 noun leisure activities/pursuits Now that she's retired, she has more leisure time. the leisure class [=people who do not have to work]
at leisure or at your leisure
1 : in a way that is not hurried : in a slow and relaxed way
We were able to study the menu at leisure.
2 : when you have free time available
You can look over the contract at your leisure.

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