leisure

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/

The English word “leisure” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.
Free time, time free from work or duties.
Time at one's command, free from engagement; convenient opportunity; hence, convenience; ease.

Etymology

From Middle English leyser, from Anglo-Norman leisir, variant of Old French loisir (“to enjoy oneself”) (Modern French loisir survives as a noun), substantive use of a verb, from Latin licēre (“be permitted”). Displaced native Old English ǣmetta.

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