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

C2
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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