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leisure

leisure

Meaning of leisure

free time

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EN-UK/ə ˈlɛʒə/
EN-US/ə ˈliʒɚ/
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leisure with Russian translation

leisure usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

В часы досуга он исследует ближайший лес.

In his leisure hours, he explores the nearby woods.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она взяла фотоаппарат для досуга, гуляя по прибрежной тропе.

She took her camera for leisure while walking the seaside trail.

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leisure belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

leisureдосуг
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

leisure synonyms

Related words worth learning together

free time
Emphasizes time available that is not occupied by work or duties; nearly interchangeable with 'leisure'.
spare time
Implies small or occasional pockets of time available in addition to regular duties.
recreation
Focuses on activities undertaken for refreshment, health or enjoyment; slightly more formal and activity-oriented.
relaxation
Emphasizes rest, unwinding and stress relief rather than active pursuits.
downtime
Time when a person or system is not active or working; often used in work/tech contexts for rest or maintenance.
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🇬🇧en

Emphasizes time available that is not occupied by work or duties; nearly interchangeable with 'leisure'.

B2Very Often

She uses her free time to learn languages.

🇬🇧en

Implies small or occasional pockets of time available in addition to regular duties.

B2Often

In my spare time I like to garden.

🇬🇧en

Focuses on activities undertaken for refreshment, health or enjoyment; slightly more formal and activity-oriented.

B2Often

The park is for sports and recreation.

🇬🇧en

Emphasizes rest, unwinding and stress relief rather than active pursuits.

B2Often

I need some relaxation after a busy week.

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downtime

Time when a person or system is not active or working; often used in work/tech contexts for rest or maintenance.

B2Often

During downtime I catch up on reading.

🇬🇧en

Activities, performances or media designed to amuse or entertain; often provided by others or venues.

B2Very Often

The city offers many entertainment options in the evenings.

🇬🇧en

Light enjoyment or fun; can refer to things that amuse or to venues (amusement park).

B2Often

The children found much amusement at the fair.

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How to pronounce leisure and what this word means

leisure means leisure. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce leisure

/ə ˈlɛʒə/

leisure translation

leisure

leisure examples

In his leisure hours, he explores the nearby woods.

leisure transcription

/ə ˈlɛʒə/, /ə ˈliʒɚ/

Questions about this word

leisure meaning: what does it mean?

free time

leisure pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

leisure is pronounced as /ə ˈlɛʒə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

leisure definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

In his leisure hours, he explores the nearby woods. Translation: В часы досуга он исследует ближайший лес.

Is leisure part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, leisure can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is leisure part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, leisure can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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