recreation
Meaning
Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.
Concepts
recreation
amusement
entertainment
diversion
pastime
relaxation
sport
play
game
pleasure
leisure
fun
distraction
recess
rest
refreshment
enjoyment
hobby
reconstruction
vacation
rearrangement
reorganization
metamorphosis
transformation
break
recuperation
resting
contest
frolic
act
reshuffle
about-face
adaptation
adjustment
alteration
change
conversion
refashioning
reform
regeneration
shift
free time
amusing
playtime
health preservation
smoothing out wrinkles
thoughtfulness
leisure activity
abatement
ease
relief
avocation
camping
leisure activities
promenade
walk for pleasure
walking
excursion
creation
recruit
pleasantness
divertissement
jollification
junketing
lark
merrymaking
party
shindig
re-creation
performance
program
amuse
gamble
perform
toy with
beguilement
levity
pickup
holiday
siesta
rebuilding
remake
show
ceilidh
merriment
playfulness
strewing
cheer
sports
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/
Etymology
From Middle English recreacion, from Middle French recreacion, from Old French recreacion, from Latin recreātiō. Doublet of creature, crescent, croissant, crew, and recruit.
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