Word forms: plural recreationspronunciation note: Pronounced (rekrieɪʃən) for meaning [sense 1]. Pronounced (riːkrieɪʃən) and hyphenated re+crea+tion for meaning [sense 2].
1. variable noun
Recreation consists of things that you do in your spare time to relax.
Saturday afternoon is for recreation and outings.
All the family members need to have their own interests and recreations.
Synonyms: leisure, play, sport, exercise More Synonyms of recreation
2. countable noun
A recreationof something is the process of making it exist or seem to exist again in a different time or place.
This show from Scorsese and Mick Jagger is a stunning recreation of 1970s New York. [+ of]
More Synonyms of recreation
recreation in British English
(ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃən)
noun
1.
refreshment of health or spirits by relaxation and enjoyment
2.
an activity or pastime that promotes this
3.
a.
an interval of free time between school lessons
b.
(as modifier)
recreation period
recreation in American English
(ˌrɛkriˈeɪʃən)
noun
1.
refreshment in body or mind, as after work, by some form of play, amusement, or relaxation
2.
any form of play, amusement, or relaxation used for this purpose, as games, sports, or hobbies
Derived forms
recreational (ˌrecreˈational)
adjective
Word origin
ME recreacioun < MFr recreation < L recreatio: see recreate
Examples of 'recreation' in a sentence
recreation
I worked as a recreation officer with a cruise firm for a while, but now I'm back on the market.
Ruell, Patrick THE ONLY GAME (2004)
After wandering for a while I come to a recreation ground with two old-looking cricket nets.
Scarlett Thomas POPCO (2004)
`There was an event going on, the night that Dakin disappeared, "he said, `in the recreation hall.
Kallen, Lucille C B GREENFIELD - A LITTLE MADNESS (2004)
The front wing of the building was the common area with the dining hall, a recreation area, library, and lobby.
J.A. Jance KISS OF THE BEES (2004)
In other languages
recreation
British English: recreation NOUN
relaxationRecreation consists of things that you do in your spare time to relax.
Saturday afternoon is for recreation and outings.
American English: recreation
Brazilian Portuguese: recreação
Chinese: 娱乐
European Spanish: esparcimiento
French: détente
German: Erholung
Italian: svago
Japanese: 娯楽
Korean: 취미
European Portuguese: recreação
Latin American Spanish: esparcimiento
British English: recreation NOUN
remake A recreation of something is the process of making it exist or seem to exist again in a different time or place.
They are planning to build a faithful recreation of the original town.
American English: recreation
Brazilian Portuguese: recreação
Chinese: 重现
European Spanish: recreación
French: recréation
German: Nachbildung
Italian: rifacimento
Japanese: 再現すること
Korean: 재현
European Portuguese: recreação
Latin American Spanish: recreación
All related terms of 'recreation'
re-creation
the state or instance of creating again or anew
recreation area
an area used by the public for recreation
recreation room
a room in a hotel , hospital , etc, for entertainment and social gatherings
recreation centre
a facility open to the public for leisure and recreation activities
recreation ground
an open space for public recreation , esp one in a town, with swings and slides , etc, for children
recreation room (or hall)
a room, as in a home (or a public hall ), equipped for amusement and relaxation or for social activities
rec room
a room in a house used by the family for relaxation and entertainment
Chinese translation of 'recreation'
recreation
(rɛkrɪˈeɪʃən)
n(u)
消遣 (xiāoqiǎn)
1 (noun)
Definition
an activity done for pleasure or relaxation
Saturday afternoon is for recreation and outings.
Synonyms
leisure
I was working constantly, with little or no leisure.
play
Try to strike a balance between work and play.
a few hours of play until you go to bed
sport
exercise
fun
You still have time to join in the fun.
relief
a self-help programme which can give lasting relief
pleasure
Watching TV is our only pleasure.
entertainment
I play the piano purely for my own entertainment.
relaxation
You should be able to find the odd moment for relaxation.
enjoyment
She ate with great enjoyment.
distraction
amusement
It's unacceptable to keep animals confined for our amusement.
diversion
Finger-painting is an excellent diversion.
refreshment
beer and skittles (informal)
me-time
2 (noun)
Definition
an activity done for pleasure or relaxation
She cites one of her recreations as `picking up litter'.
Synonyms
pastime
His favourite pastime is golf.
hobby
My hobbies include tennis, music, and photography.
distraction
every conceivable distraction from shows to bouncy castles
leisure activity
sport
I'd say football is my favourite sport.
entertainment
He organized entertainments and events for elderly people.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of amusement
It's unacceptable to keep animals confined for our amusement.
Synonyms
diversion,
interest,
sport,
pleasing,
fun,
pleasure,
recreation,
entertainment,
gratification,
jollies (slang)
in the sense of distraction
Definition
something that serves as an entertainment
every conceivable distraction from shows to bouncy castles
Synonyms
entertainment,
recreation,
amusement,
diversion,
pastime,
divertissement,
beguilement
in the sense of diversion
Definition
a pleasant or amusing pastime or activity
Finger-painting is an excellent diversion.
Synonyms
pastime,
play,
game,
sport,
delight,
pleasure,
entertainment,
hobby,
relaxation,
recreation,
enjoyment,
distraction,
amusement,
gratification,
divertissement,
beguilement
Synonyms of 'recreation'
recreation
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of enjoyment
She ate with great enjoyment.
Synonyms
pleasure,
liking,
fun,
delight,
entertainment,
joy,
satisfaction,
happiness,
relish,
recreation,
amusement,
indulgence,
diversion,
zest,
gratification,
gusto,
gladness,
delectation (formal),
beer and skittles (informal)
in the sense of entertainment
Definition
enjoyment and interest
I play the piano purely for my own entertainment.
Synonyms
enjoyment,
fun,
pleasure,
leisure,
satisfaction,
relaxation,
recreation,
distraction,
amusement,
diversion
in the sense of entertainment
Definition
an act or show that entertains, or such acts and shows collectively
He organized entertainments and events for elderly people.
Synonyms
pastime,
show,
sport,
performance,
play,
treat,
presentation,
leisure activity,
beer and skittles
in the sense of fun
Definition
pleasant, enjoyable, and light-hearted activity or amusement
You still have time to join in the fun.
Synonyms
amusement,
sport,
treat,
pleasure,
entertainment,
cheer,
good time,
recreation,
enjoyment,
romp,
distraction,
diversion,
frolic,
junketing,
merriment,
whoopee (informal),
high jinks,
living it up,
jollity,
beer and skittles (informal),
merrymaking,
jollification (old-fashioned)
in the sense of hobby
Definition
an activity pursued in one's spare time for pleasure or relaxation
My hobbies include tennis, music, and photography.
Synonyms
pastime,
relaxation,
leisure pursuit,
sideline,
diversion,
avocation (formal),
favourite occupation,
(leisure) activity
in the sense of play
Definition
games or other activity undertaken for pleasure
Try to strike a balance between work and play.a few hours of play until you go to bed
Synonyms
amusement,
pleasure,
leisure,
games,
sport,
fun,
entertainment,
relaxation,
a good time,
recreation,
enjoyment,
romping,
larks,
capering,
frolicking,
junketing,
fun and games,
revelry,
skylarking,
living it up (informal),
gambolling,
horseplay,
merrymaking,
me-time
in the sense of pleasure
Definition
something that gives enjoyment
Watching TV is our only pleasure.
Synonyms
amusement,
joy,
recreation,
diversion,
solace,
jollies (slang),
beer and skittles (informal, old-fashioned)
in the sense of relaxation
Definition
a form of recreation
You should be able to find the odd moment for relaxation.
Synonyms
leisure,
rest,
fun,
pleasure,
entertainment,
recreation,
enjoyment,
amusement,
refreshment,
beer and skittles (informal),
me-time
in the sense of relief
Definition
a temporary pause in anxiety, pain, or distress
a self-help programme which can give lasting relief