leisure
gb/lˈiʒɚ/ us/lˈiʒɚ/
B1
English
~ 2800
szabadidő
NOUN
B1
1
szabadidő
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] spends [time] at leisure
She enjoys reading novels in her leisure.
Szabadidejében szívesen olvas regényeket.
During his leisure, he likes to paint landscapes.
Szabadidejében szeret tájképeket festeni.
Modern technology has given people more leisure than ever before.
Leisure is important for maintaining a healthy balance in life.
Learner examples
I watch TV in my leisure.
Szabadidőmben tévét nézek.
He plays football in his leisure.
Szabadidejében focizik.
We go to the park in our leisure.
Leisure is good for rest.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'leisure' with 'pleasure'. 'Leisure' refers to free time, while 'pleasure' refers to enjoyment or satisfaction.
Meaning
Free time for relaxation
Collocations
leisure time
|at leisure
|leisure activities
|spare leisure
|enjoy leisure
|leisure pursuits
Synonyms
free time (A very close synonym, slightly more informal and common in everyday speech.)
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spare time (Similar meaning but often refers to shorter periods available between obligations.)
Antonyms
work (Opposite in the sense of being occupied with employment or tasks.)
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duty (Opposite in the sense of being obligated to perform tasks.)
Themes
daily life
|lifestyle
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Time when you do not have to work and can relax or do what you like.
Time when one is not working or occupied and can rest or enjoy hobbies.
Grammar
Dictionary form
leisure
IPA
GB/lˈiʒɚ/
US/lˈiʒɚ/
Syllables & stress
leis - ure (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (leis)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: leisure
- Plural: leisure, leisures
Word family
Expressions
at leisure
1/ˈæt lˈiʒɚ/
fixed phrase
In an unhurried way
To do something slowly and without rushing.
Examples
- She read the letter at leisure after dinner.
- You can explore the museum at leisure.
lady of leisure
1/lˈeɪdi əv lˈiʒɚ/
fixed phrase
Woman who does not work
A woman who does not have to work and spends her time relaxing or enjoying hobbies.
Examples
- She became a lady of leisure after selling her business.
- Living as a lady of leisure, she spends her days painting.
leisure time
1/lˈiʒɚ tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
Time for relaxation or hobbies
Time when you are not working and can rest or do fun things.
Examples
- In my leisure time, I enjoy hiking.
- Leisure time is important for mental health.
man of leisure
1/mˈæn əv lˈiʒɚ/
fixed phrase
Man who does not work
A man who does not have to work and spends his time relaxing or enjoying hobbies.
Examples
- After retiring early, he became a man of leisure.
- He lives like a man of leisure, traveling whenever he likes.