rec

¹

[ rek ]

noun

, Informal.

1. recreation.

rec.

²

abbreviation for

1. (in prescriptions) fresh.

rec

³

[ rek ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a recommendation:

   I need a rec for a vegetarian restaurant.

rec.

⁴

abbreviation for

1. receipt.
2. recipe.
3. record.
4. recorder.
5. recording.

rec

/ rɛk /

noun

1. informal.
   short for recreation ground

Word History and Origins

Origin of rec¹

First recorded in 1925–30; by shortening

Origin of rec²

From the Latin word recēns

Origin of rec³

By shortening

Example Sentences

No word on whether, if the series be picked up, Lowe will pull a Parks and Rec and leave it after only four  seasons.

From The Daily Beast

Looking for a rec center with an acre of cardio and weight machines like the ones used at the Beijing Olympics?

From The Daily Beast

We were in the rec room and the door opened and in walked this girl with bright blue eyes.

From The Daily Beast

Gray floors, gray tables, gray rec yard, gray toilets, gray everything.

From The Daily Beast

I was laughing, you rec'lect, when I come back to tell you 'twas all right; I expect you knew pretty well how twas.

From Project Gutenberg

Rec′torate, Rec′torship; Rec′toress, a female rector: a governess; Rec′tory, the province or mansion of a rector.

From Project Gutenberg

Rec′tangled, having right angles; Rectang′ūlar, right-angled.

From Project Gutenberg

Rec′toscope, a speculum for rectal examination; Rectot′omy, the operation for dividing a rectal stricture.

From Project Gutenberg

Rec′iprock, Rec′iproque (Bacon), reciprocal; Recip′rocous (rare), turning back: reciprocal.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• amusement
• diversion
• enjoyment
• fun
• hobby
• pleasure
• relaxation