Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shore leave

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.29 in modern English

Syllables: shore leave
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Free time given to sailors of the military navy when they are off duty and allowed to disembark and spend time on land.

Uncountable

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

shore leaves (plural)

Phrases

Jack ashore

Frequently Paired Words

Jack ashore libertyman

Synonyms

liberty

Questions

What does shore leave mean?: Free time given to sailors of the military navy when they are off duty and allowed to disembark and spend time on land.

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