Recreation (Noun)
Meaning 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".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- After a long week of work, she spent the weekend in recreation, hiking and swimming in the nearby lake.
- The company provided a recreation room for employees to unwind and socialize during their breaks.
- Recreation therapy is a type of treatment that uses activities like art and music to help people recover from mental health issues.
- The city invested in recreation facilities, including parks, playgrounds, and sports fields, to promote a healthy lifestyle for its residents.
- The resort offered a variety of recreation activities, such as golf, tennis, and yoga, to help guests relax and rejuvenate.
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Meaning 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".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- Trick
- Escape
- Pastime
- Eurythmy
- Game
- Eurythmics
- Terpsichore
- Nightlife
- Gambol
- Caper
- Dancing
- Antic
- Playfulness
- Jocularity
- Escapade
- Fun
- Gambling
- Romp
- Celebration
- Bathing
- Put-on
- Play
- Sport
- Eurhythmics
- Prank
- Jest
- Saltation
- Pursuit
- Entertainment