recreation

/,rekri'eiʃn/
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recreation

Reading a book by the lake is a peaceful form of recreation.

Definition

Noun: 1. An activity done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure when one is not working. It refers to any pastime, hobby, or leisure pursuit that provides relaxation and refreshment. 2. The act or process of creating something again or anew. (This is a less common, formal meaning related to the word "re-create").

Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Leisure Activity):
    • Hiking and reading are my favorite forms of recreation.
    • The city park provides excellent facilities for public recreation.
    • He turned his woodworking hobby into a relaxing recreation.
Advanced Usage
  • "For recreation": This phrase indicates the purpose of an activity is leisure.
    • She paints for recreation, not professionally.
  • Concept of "Active Recreation" vs. "Passive Recreation": Active recreation involves physical exertion (e.g., sports, hiking), while passive recreation is more sedentary (e.g., watching movies, reading).
Variants and Related Words
  • Recreate (verb): /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/ - To take part in enjoyable activities for relaxation. (e.g., )
  • Recreational (adjective): Relating to or used for recreation. (e.g., )
  • Recreator (noun): A person who recreates or provides recreation. (Rarely used).
Synonyms
  • Leisure: Free time when one is not working.
  • Pastime: An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment.
  • Diversion: An activity that diverts the mind from serious matters; a distraction or pastime.
  • Amusement: The state or experience of finding something funny or entertaining.
  • Relaxation: The state of being free from tension and anxiety.
Antonyms
  • Work
  • Labor
  • Drudgery
  • Obligation
Related Phrases and Collocations
  • Recreation center/ground/room/area: A place designated for leisure activities.
  • Outdoor/indoor recreation: Leisure activities that take place outside or inside.
  • Public recreation: Leisure activities and facilities provided for community use.
recreation

Reading a book by the lake is a peaceful form of recreation.

Noun
  1. activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation
    • time for rest and refreshment by the pool
    • days of joyous recreation with his friends
  2. an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
    • scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists
    • for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles
    • drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation

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