recreation

[ rek-ree-ey-shuh n ]

/ ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃən /

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noun

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

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

Words nearby recreation

recovery room, recovery stock, recpt, recreant, recreate, recreation, recreation ground, recreation room, recreational, recreational drug, recreational vehicle

Origin of recreation

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

OTHER WORDS FROM recreation

rec·re·a·to·ry

[rek-ree-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] /ˈrɛk ri əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/, adjective

Definition for recreation (2 of 2)

re-creation

[ ree-kree-ey-shuh n ]

/ ˌri kriˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

the act of creating anew.

something created anew.

Origin of re-creation

First recorded in 1515–25; re- + creation

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Examples from the Web for recreation

As anybody who has seen his now famous rant on Parks and Recreation knows, Patton Oswalt can get a little obsessed.
Patton Oswalt on Fighting Conservatives With Satire|William O’Connor|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
So there is nothing wrong with using the charms of, say, Parks and Recreation, to create some solid bonding time.
Binge Watching is the New Bonding Time|The Daily Beast|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For Nick Offerman, of Parks and Recreation, the one is a thing: whiskey.
Swimming Owls, Jane Krakowski’s Peter Pan Live! Audition, and More Viral Videos|The Daily Beast Video|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Brute is the story of Mac and Jesse, two disenfranchised teens who turn to robbing houses as a form of recreation and quick cash.
Nitehawk Shorts Festival: ‘Brute,’ a Twisted Take on Playing in the Dark|Julia Grinberg|November 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

But it does seem borderline egregious that Amy Poehler has yet to win an Emmy for Parks and Recreation.
The Biggest Emmys Snubs and Surprises: 'Modern Family,' McConaughey, and More|Kevin Fallon|August 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Any unnecessary work or any recreation which hinders us from hearing and profiting by God's Word is sinful.
An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism|Joseph Stump
Then, he was altogether one of us in his notions of pleasure and recreation.
Continental Monthly, Vol. I., No. IV., April, 1862|Various
For other members of the Ministry there is occasional surcease from work, and some opportunity for recreation.
The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 30, June 1893|Various
When this repast was over, the company returned to their recreation.
The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay, Vol. 1 (of 3)|Fanny Burney
We was friends in business, and we let our amicable qualities lap over and season our hours of recreation and folly.
Heart of the West|O. Henry

British Dictionary definitions for recreation (1 of 2)

recreation

/ (ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃən) /

noun

refreshment of health or spirits by relaxation and enjoyment

an activity or pastime that promotes this

an interval of free time between school lessons
(as modifier)recreation period

British Dictionary definitions for recreation (2 of 2)

re-creation

noun

the state or instance of creating again or anewthe re-creation of the Russian Empire

a simulation or re-enactment of a scene, place, time, etca re-creation of a vineyard kitchen

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British Dictionary definitions for recreation (2 of 2)

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