rec

¹

[rek]

noun

Informal.

1. recreation.

rec.

²

abbreviation

1. (in prescriptions) fresh.

rec

³

[rek]

noun

Informal.

1. a recommendation.

   I need a rec for a vegetarian restaurant.

rec.

⁴

abbreviation

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

But as I said in my last column, L.A.’s roughly 500 parks and 100 rec centers, occupying 16,000 acres, are generally in bad shape and not easily accessible to many residents.

From Los Angeles Times

Fewer than half of survey respondents said there are enough parks and rec centers within walking distance of their homes.

From Los Angeles Times

“A lot of our rec centers are very old, so our pools and park resources all need some level of renovation or replacement,” said Kim, who conceded it’s a constant struggle to keep up.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet a Chuck E. Cheese today is a fully-realized kid-focused video-game-inspired rec room, one where digital floors encourage a more active form of play.

From Los Angeles Times

The first time I really cried was when I recalled the night we had found out the rec center was burning.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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