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ontspanning — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • pastime noun An activity you do purely for enjoyment or to fill spare time.
  • recreation noun An activity done for enjoyment or relaxation rather than work.
  • rest noun Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.

Senses

ontspanning is used for these senses in English:

  • pastime Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.
  • recreation Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.

recreation — full definition

  1. noun An activity done for enjoyment or relaxation rather than work.
  2. noun The act of making something again, or the result of doing so.

Related Dutch words