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

The revamped basement goes far beyond a childhood friend’s enviable rec room — it has better mood lighting, for one.

From Los Angeles Times

What’s the one episode you’d tell someone to watch if they have never seen “Parks and Rec”?

From Los Angeles Times

Mine, currently, is a back-alley trail that winds through Eagle Rock’s rec center, through the hills and onto the Occidental College campus.

From Los Angeles Times

“Right now, we’re pouring a massive amount of money into LAPD, while essential services like street lighting, rec and parks, and youth programs are severely underfunded.”

From Los Angeles Times

On Saturday, at a sold-out Rec, Bristol and Bath produced another nine tries and an upset as the Bears proved too sharp for the bookmakers' title favourites.

From BBC

Related Words

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