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recreation

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noun
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As a noun, recreation means any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.

Meanings of recreation

4 meanings

noun

  1. Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.

  2. The process of creating something again.

  3. The result of this process.

  4. 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”

    Similar: refreshment

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

Synonyms by meaning

noun: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
diversion
noun: activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that rene…
refreshment

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