Leisure Activities Vocabulary

verb to waste time, to dawdle, to linger, to spend time aimlessly or frivolously

• It is not wise to dally when making important decisions.
• Stop dallying and get to work!
• Quit dallying around and let's go already!
• She liked to dally with the idea of moving to a new city, but never actually did it.

noun a casual or informal search or examination

verb to wander about, explore, or search casually

• The researchers decided to knock about some ideas before finalizing their study design.
• Let's knock about some options for where to go for lunch.
• We can just knock about the park for a bit if you're bored.
• After the breakup, she felt like she was just knocking about in life without a clear direction.

adverb occurring from time to time; infrequently

• She occasionally attends the board meetings to stay updated on the company's progress.
• I occasionally treat myself to a nice dinner at my favorite restaurant.
• We occasionally hang out at the park on weekends.
• His jokes occasionally hit the mark and make everyone laugh.

noun a person who stays in their own country or at home for a vacation

• The hotel industry has seen a rise in staycationers due to travel restrictions.
• My neighbor is a staycationer this year, exploring all the local attractions.
• I'm just going to be a staycationer this summer, no need to travel far.
• Being a staycationer in your own city allows you to see things from a different perspective.

noun a period of time between noon and evening

adverb during the afternoon; in the time following noon

• During weekday afternoons, I typically schedule meetings with clients.
• Let's catch up over coffee on Saturday afternoons.
• I love chilling with my friends on lazy afternoons.
• Afternoons are like a blank canvas waiting to be painted with possibilities.