leisure activities
Recreational pastimes enjoyed
Leisure activities are things people do for enjoyment during their free time, as opposed to work or obligations.
The phrase covers a broad range—sports, hobbies, entertainment, socializing, travel: Her leisure activities include hiking and reading.
The term appears frequently in surveys, health research, and lifestyle discussions.
- hobbiesLeisure activities for pleasure
- relaxationState of being unwound
- board gamesStructured tabletop play
- jigsaw puzzlesFragmented images for reassembly
- hikingRecreational trail walking
board game night · nature walks · travel · wine tasting · yoga class · chess · movie night · painting · knitting · stargazing · reading · swimming · martial arts · karaoke · pottery · sculpting · arts and crafts · book clubs
- expensesexpenses, expense, expenditure, cost, costs
- pleasureshappiness, comfort, joy, relaxation, enjoyment
- Military Recreationrecreation centers, recreation center, recreational facilities, outdoor recreation, gyms
- semi-retirement activitiespart-time work, reduced hours, consulting, mentoring, advisory roles
- culturemusic taste, beliefs, food preferences, custom, festivals
- cultural differenceslocal cuisine, dialect, slang, religious practices, holiday customs
obligation vs. choice
leisure activitieswork
Effort toward a goal
chores · duties · obligations · labor · employment