Activities and Leisure Vocabulary

This set of flashcards covers vocabulary related to leisure activities, entertainment venues, and common hobbies based on the provided lecture notes.

activity

A thing that a person or group does or has done.

art gallery

A room or building for the display or sale of works of art.

exhibition

A public display of works of art or items of interest held in a museum or gallery.

museum

A building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited.

concert

A musical performance given in public by several performers or of several separate compositions.

ballet

An artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures.

opera

A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists.

bar

An establishment where alcohol and sometimes other refreshments are served.

pub

An establishment for the sale of beer and other drinks, and sometimes food, to be consumed on the premises.

nightclub

An entertainment venue that is open late at night and usually provides drinks, a dance floor, and music.

restaurant

A place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises.

cafè

A small restaurant selling cakes, sandwiches, and drinks.

film

A motion picture; a story or event recorded by a camera and shown in a cinema or on television.

cinema

A theater where movies are shown.

theater

A building or outdoor area in which plays and other dramatic performances are given.

circus

A traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and other entertainers.

cosplay

The practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game.

stadium

A large building with tiers of seats for spectators, used for sporting events or concerts.

zoo

An establishment which maintains a collection of wild animals, typically in a park or gardens, for study, conservation, or public display.

park

A large public green area in a town, used for recreation.

handcraft

An activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects by hand.

leisure centre

A public building where people can go to play sports and do other activities in their free time.

bowling

A game in which a heavy ball is rolled down a long narrow lane toward a group of pins.

monopoly

A board game in which players engage in simulated property and financial dealings.

puzzle

A game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.

quiz

A test of knowledge, especially as a competition between individuals or teams.

library

A building or room containing collections of books and periodicals for people to read, borrow, or refer to.

fishing

The activity of catching fish, either for food or as a sport.

gardening

The activity of tending and cultivating a garden.

hiking

The activity of going for long walks, especially in the country or mountains.

reading

The action or skill of reading written or printed matter.