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recreation

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˌɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən// recre·ation

n. activities you do for fun or to relax when you are not working. It is how you spend your free time to feel refreshed.

n. activity done for enjoyment when one is not working; the process of refreshing one's mind or body through play or relaxation.


SIMPLE

The park offers many types of outdoor recreation.

CONTEXTUAL

Local governments often invest in community centers to provide affordable recreation for families during the summer months.

COMPLEX

While some view gardening as a chore, others find it a vital form of recreation that allows them to disconnect from digital stressors.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From Middle English recreacion, from Middle French recreacion, from Old French recreacion, from Latin recreātiō.

Etymology 2

From Middle English recreacion; equivalent to re- + creation.

Usage

Often used in the phrase 'places of recreation' or 'recreation area'.

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