Topic: LEISURE
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| Date: | 1200-1300 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | leisir, from leisir 'to be allowed', from Latin licere; LICENSE1 |
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lei‧sure W3
[uncountable]
[uncountable]1 time when you are not working or studying and can relax and do things you enjoy : 
The leisure industry (=the business of providing leisure activities) is now an important part of the economy.
The leisure industry (=the business of providing leisure activities) is now an important part of the economy.2 if you do something at your leisure, you do it slowly and without hurrying : Come round for lunch and then we can discuss it at leisure. Take the leaflets home and read them at your leisure.
at (your) leisure
Come round for lunch and then we can discuss it at leisure.Take the leaflets home and read them at your leisure.
