recreation

[ rek-ree-ey-shuhn ]
/ 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.

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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

Words nearby recreation

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Definition for recreation (2 of 2)

re-creation
[ ree-kree-ey-shuhn ]
/ 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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Words related to recreation

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 recreation (1 of 2)

recreation
/ (ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃən) /

noun

refreshment of health or spirits by relaxation and enjoyment
an activity or pastime that promotes this
  1. an interval of free time between school lessons
  2. (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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