Leisure
/ˈlɛʒ.ər/noun
Free time when one is not working or occupied.
Did you know?The word 'leisure' is derived from a Latin term that originally implied freedom from labor, a concept that ancient societies often tied to social status and privilege.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*lewg-
“to be free, to allow”
Latin
Latin
licere
“to be allowed, to be free”
Old French
Old French
leisir
“to be free, to have leisure”
Middle English
Middle English
leiser
“freedom, ease”
Modern English
English
leisure
“time free from work or duties”