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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
OTHER WORDS FROM recreation
rec·re·a·to·ry [rek-ree-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], /ˈrɛk ri əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/, adjectiveWords nearby recreation
Other definitions for recreation (2 of 2)
re-creation
[ ree-kree-ey-shuhn ]
/ ˌri kriˈeɪ ʃən /
noun
the act of creating anew.
something created anew.
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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
- 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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