leisure

noun [U]

/ˈli·ʒər, ˈleʒ·ər/

Definition

› the time when you are free from work or other duties and can relax: She has a limited amount of leisure time. leisurely

/ˈli·ʒər·li, ˈleʒ·ər-/ adjective › a leisurely stroll on the beach

(Definition of leisure noun from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed

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