recreation

[rek-ree-ey-shuhn]

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.

recreation

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• recreatory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of recreation¹

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

Example Sentences

Image: The picture shows an artist’s recreation of the supernova’s early phase.

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As McNabb continued to gather her things, Shelton retreated to the hospital’s recreation room, where patients used to gather for games or conversation.

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Consider your living arrangements, transport costs, leisure and recreation and health expenses.

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The automobile made the Mojave accessible for recreation.

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Contemporary battlefield sketches, grand post-war history paintings, elegant portraits of the major military and political figures, along with watercolor illustrations and unobtrusive live-action recreations bring the tale to life.

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Related Words

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