recreation
Americannoun
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refreshment by means of some pastime, agreeable exercise, or the like.
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a pastime, diversion, exercise, or other resource affording relaxation and enjoyment.
noun
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refreshment of health or spirits by relaxation and enjoyment
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an activity or pastime that promotes this
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an interval of free time between school lessons
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( as modifier )
recreation period
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Other Word Forms
- recreatory adjective
Etymology
Origin of recreation
1350–1400; Middle English recreacioun (< Middle French recreation ) < Latin recreātiōn- (stem of recreātiō ) restoration, recovery, equivalent to recreāt ( us ) ( recreate ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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There are standout restaurants, plenty of outdoor recreation—from ice fishing in the winter to lakeside lounging in the summer—and a general sense that you don’t need much of a plan to enjoy yourself.
From Salon
China also recently issued a guideline advancing child-friendly development more broadly, calling for improvements in schooling, medical care, travel, sports, and recreation.
From Barron's
Her father considers this just a hobby, a weekend recreation that shouldn’t interfere with her taking over the store one day.
From Los Angeles Times
Our report on young people in crisis shows that outdoor third space areas — parks and recreation — help young people cope with their mental health.
From Los Angeles Times
There’s also a two-story, paneled library; extra rooms on the lower level for play and recreation; a home gym; and an indoor pool.
From MarketWatch
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