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recreation

/riːkɹɪˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US

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What does recreation mean?

noun

The act of recreating or the state of being recreated; leisure or entertainment.

Example

"The park offers various recreational activities for children and adults alike."

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Words that share this root

create recreate relate relaxation

What's another word for recreation?

amusement entertainment leisure pastime relaxation recreational activity

What's the opposite of recreation?

work labor drudgery

Rhymes with recreation

creation education relation relation