recreation
rehk-ree-AY-shuhn
Recreation (noun) means an activity done for enjoyment or relaxation rather than work. Example: “The park offers plenty of recreation, from boating to simple walks.”
noun
1
An activity done for enjoyment or relaxation rather than work.
"The park offers plenty of recreation, from boating to simple walks."
"Hiking is his favorite form of recreation on weekends."
"The town built a new recreation center for local sports teams."
2
The act of making something again, or the result of doing so.
"The recreation of the old village took the builders several years."
"Her recreation of the recipe was almost identical to her mother's."
"The film is a faithful recreation of the historical event."
How to use recreation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLeisure activities done for fun, or a faithful copy of something original.
Common pairings
recreation center
outdoor recreation
faithful recreation
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Word forms
- Plural
- recreations
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Etymology
From Old French recreacion, from Latin recreatio, "restoration, refreshment."
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Rhymes for recreation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “recreation” mean?
The word “recreation” means an activity done for enjoyment or relaxation rather than work. In plain terms, leisure activities done for fun, or a faithful copy of something original.
How do you pronounce “recreation”?
“Recreation” is pronounced rehk-ree-AY-shuhn (/ˌɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “recreation” in a sentence?
Here is “recreation” used in a sentence: “Hiking is his favorite form of recreation on weekends.”
What part of speech is “recreation”?
“Recreation” is a noun.
Where does the word “recreation” come from?
The word “recreation” comes from Latin. From Old French recreacion, from Latin recreatio, "restoration, refreshment.".
Is “recreation” a common word?
“Recreation” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “recreation” have?
“Recreation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an activity done for enjoyment or relaxation rather than work.
What is the difference between recreation and re-creation?
Recreation, without a hyphen, usually means activity done for enjoyment or relaxation, and its first syllable sounds like "wreck". Re-creation, with a hyphen, means the act of making something again, and its first syllable sounds like "ree". Writers add the hyphen precisely to signal the "making again" sense.
What is the difference between recreation and leisure?
Leisure is the free time itself — the hours when you are not working — while recreation refers to the activities you do for enjoyment during that time. Reading, sport, and gaming are forms of recreation typically enjoyed in your leisure time.
Is recreation countable or uncountable?
In the leisure sense, recreation is normally uncountable: "The park is used for recreation." In the sense of making something again, it is countable: "The museum displays a recreation of a Viking ship."
What is a recreation ground or recreation centre?
A recreation ground is a public open space, common in Britain, set aside for sport and play, while a recreation centre (center in American English) is a building offering facilities for leisure activities. Both use recreation in its main sense: activity done for enjoyment rather than work.
