Synonyms of leisure

leisure

noun

ˈlē-zhər 

as in relaxation

freedom from activity or labor

upon retiring, the elderly couple looked forward to a life of well-deserved leisure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relaxation
• rest
• resting
• restfulness
• ease
• decompression
• silence
• sleep
• napping
• slumber
• repose
• tranquillity
• slumbering
• quiet
• dozing
• respite
• lazing
• serenity
• peace
• snoozing
• tranquility
• catnapping
• peacefulness
• calm
• idleness
• stillness
• tranquilness
• placidity
• sereneness
• dolce far niente

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• work
• labor
• toil
• exertion
• stress
• pressure
• tension
• strain
• tenseness

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of leisure

Plus: For those in search of leisure, there's always the dozens of local farms, wineries, breweries and tap rooms to check out. —Meira Gebel, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024

To move through the world in a way that fosters connection is a choice Americans also spend less time engaged in social activities and leisure. —Allie Volpe, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024

And then, there was little to no change in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction; wholesale trade; retail trade; transportation and warehousing; information; financial activities; leisure and hospitality; and other services. —Erik Sherman, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024

Another leading sector, leisure and hospitality, saw a drop of 4,000, while retail trade and transportation and warehousing also reported modest declines. —Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024