recreation
- 01 B1 Intermediate
activities you do for enjoyment when you are not working.
leisure activities pursued for enjoyment, diversion, or exercise. Often uncountable in this sense.
Simple“The park provides excellent facilities for recreation, including tennis courts and a pool.”
In context“The local council has invested heavily in public recreation, recognising that accessible green spaces are vital for the community's mental well-being.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of making something again, like a historical event or a piece of art.
the process of creating a replica or repeating a specific event or experience.
Simple“The museum featured a life-size recreation of a Victorian street.”
In context“The documentary included a digital recreation of the ancient city, allowing viewers to visualise the scale of the original architecture.”
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From Middle English recreacion, from Middle French recreacion, from Old French recreacion, from Latin recreātiō.
From Middle English recreacion; equivalent to re- + creation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.