recreation

[rek-ree-ey-shuhn] / ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

sports, games, special interests

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amusement diversion enjoyment fun hobby pleasure relaxation

STRONG

avocation ball dissipation distraction ease entertainment exercise festivity frolic game hilarity holiday jollity laughs mirth pastime picnic play playtime refreshment relief repose sport vacation

WEAK

R and R disport divertissement field day fun and games leisure activity rec rollick

Antonyms

STRONGEST

sadness sorrow unhappiness vocation work

STRONG

difficulty drudgery profession task

WEAK

labor

Example Sentences

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California’s parks and recreation director, Armando Quintero, sent them a letter in September extending “my deepest empathy and support” but offering no specifics on when or if they would be able to rebuild.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s fun, it’s recreation. But I don’t think it’s exercise.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The incident took place at the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! during a live recreation of a famous scene from the film.

From BBC

The recreation of the opening scene from the original episode will star actors Timothy Bentinck, Felicity Finch, Daisy Badger, Ben Norris and Wilf Scolding.

From BBC

There were also plans for an underground service road to separate VIP visitors from refuse collections, a new staff entrance, a cafe and "recreation facilities" in the basement.

From BBC

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