leisure — time when you are not working or doing other duties; free time for enjoyment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: time when you are not working or doing other duties; free time for enjoyment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈliːʒər/
Korean meaning: 여가, 한가한 시간, 자유시간
Korean pronunciation: 리-저 (강세: 리)
Example Sentences
- My boss works 24/7 - I wonder if he knows what leisure means.
- She enjoys painting during her leisure hours.
- The leisure industry has grown rapidly in recent years.
leisure
NOUN//ˈliːʒər//
time when you are not working or doing other duties; free time for enjoyment
💡 Concept
Friends enjoying free time after work
🎵 Rhyme
True treasure lies in leisure's simple pleasure!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈliːʒər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈleʒə(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootleis-
Suffix--ure
Origin
프랑스어 'leisir'에서 온 말로, 라틴어 'licere'(허용되다)에서 유래했습니다. 즉, '무언가 할 수 있도록 허용된 시간'이라는 의미에서 여가의 개념이 생겨났습니다.
🎵Rhyme
measurepleasuretreasure
measure
pleasure
treasure
🔗Collocations
leisure time
leisure activities
leisure industry
at leisure
leisure wear
leisure center
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My boss works 24/7 - I wonder if he knows what leisure means.”
“She enjoys painting during her leisure hours.”
“The leisure industry has grown rapidly in recent years.”
😄 Fun example
“He's so busy that leisure is just a myth to him.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
free timespare timerecreationrelaxationdowntime
Antonyms
workdutyobligation
Related
vacationhobbyentertainmentpastimebreak
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