REC

n. a short word for fun activities or a public park where people play sports.

n. a clipping of recreation or recreation ground, often referring to a public park or leisure facility.

“The kids are playing football down at the rec this afternoon.”

“The local council recently allocated funds to refurbish the rec, adding new swings and a modern basketball court for the community.”

Informal · British English

n. a short way to say a suggestion or a recommendation for something good.

n. a clipping of recommendation, typically used when asking for or providing suggestions.

“Does anyone have a good rec for a pizza place in London?”

“I followed your rec for that new historical novel, and I must admit it was one of the most engaging books I have read all year.”

Informal · Slang

v. to start capturing sound or video on a device.

v. to record audio or video; frequently seen as a label on electronic equipment buttons.

“Make sure you hit rec before the interview starts.”

“The engineer checked the levels one last time before pressing rec to capture the band's live studio session.”

Technical

v. to suggest that someone should try or buy something.

v. to recommend a product, service, or experience to another person.

“I would highly rec this app if you want to learn French.”

“Although the critic did not rec the film to general audiences, he noted that fans of the genre might appreciate the cinematography.”

Informal · Slang

adj. related to fun activities or hobbies rather than work.

adj. a clipping of recreational; used to describe activities or spaces intended for leisure.

“He joined a rec league to play basketball on the weekends.”

“The university offers several rec sports for students who want to stay active without the pressure of varsity competition.”

Informal