recreation

American  

[rek-ree-ey-shuhn] / ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. refreshment by means of some pastime, agreeable exercise, or the like.

2. a pastime, diversion, exercise, or other resource affording relaxation and enjoyment.

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recreation British  

/ ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃən /

noun

1. refreshment of health or spirits by relaxation and enjoyment

2. an activity or pastime that promotes this

3. 1. an interval of free time between school lessons

   2. ( as modifier )

      recreation period

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Other Word Forms

• recreatory adjective

Etymology

Origin of recreation

1350–1400; Middle English recreacioun (< Middle French recreation ) < Latin recreātiōn- (stem of recreātiō ) restoration, recovery, equivalent to recreāt ( us ) ( recreate ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

It has also developed 'real-time 3D recreation' to make line-of-sight offside decisions.

From BBC

California’s parks and recreation director, Armando Quintero, sent them a letter in September extending “my deepest empathy and support” but offering no specifics on when or if they would be able to rebuild.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s fun, it’s recreation. But I don’t think it’s exercise.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The incident took place at the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! during a live recreation of a famous scene from the film.

From BBC

The recreation of the opening scene from the original episode will star actors Timothy Bentinck, Felicity Finch, Daisy Badger, Ben Norris and Wilf Scolding.

From BBC

Related Words

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