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[ rek ]
/ rɛk /
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noun Informal.

recreation.

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Origin of rec

1
First recorded in 1925–30; by shortening

Words nearby rec

rebus, rebus sic stantibus, rebut, rebuttal, rebutter, rec, recalcification, recalcitrant, recalcitrate, recalculate, recalesce

Definition for rec (2 of 4)

rec2
[ rek ]
/ rɛk /

noun Informal.

a recommendation: I need a rec for a vegetarian restaurant.

Origin of rec

2
By shortening

Definition for rec (3 of 4)

rec.1

abbreviation

(in prescriptions) fresh.

Origin of rec.

1
From the Latin word recēns

Definition for rec (4 of 4)

rec.2

abbreviation

receipt.
recipe.
record.
recorder.
recording.
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Words related to rec

pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, relaxation, fun, hobby, amusement, picnic, repose, avocation, pastime, playtime, sport, exercise, entertainment, ease, vacation, refreshment, holiday, hilarity

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British Dictionary definitions for rec

rec
/ (rɛk) /

noun

informal short for recreation ground
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