Definitions for RECREATION
ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃənrecre·ation

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.8 / 4 votes

1. diversion, recreationnoun

   an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

   "scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists"; "for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles"; "drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation"

2. refreshment, recreationnoun

   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"

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Recreationnoun

   Etymology: from recreate.

   1. Relief after toil or pain; amusement in sorrow or distress.

   The chief recreation she could find in her anguish, was sometime to visit that place, where first she was so happy as to see the cause of her unhap. Philip Sidney, b. ii.

   I’ll visit
   The chapel where they lie, and tears, shed there,
   Shall be my recreation. William Shakespeare, Winter’s Tale.

   The great men among the antients understood how to reconcile manual labour with affairs of state; and thought it no lessening to their dignity to make the one the recreation to the other. John Locke, on Education.

   2. Refreshment; amusement; diversion.

   You may have the recreation of surprizing those with admiration, who shall hear the deaf person pronounce whatsoever they shall desire, without your seeming to guide him. William Holder, Elements of Speech.

   Nor is that man less deceived, that thinks to maintain a constant tenure of pleasure, by a continual pursuit of sports and recreations: for all these things, as they refresh a man when weary, so they weary him when refreshed. South.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Recreation

   Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. The "need to do something for recreation" is an essential element of human biology and psychology. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun".

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. recreation

   Recreation refers to activities or experiences that are engaged in for enjoyment, leisure, and refreshment. It usually involves participating in pursuits that provide relaxation, amusement, or mental and physical challenges, often in a non-work or non-essential setting. Recreation is often chosen freely by individuals or groups and serves as a means to enhance personal well-being, promote social interactions, and relieve stress. It can encompass a wide range of activities, such as sports, hobbies, travel, outdoor adventures, games, or entertainment.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 5 votes

1. Recreationnoun

   the act of recreating, or the state of being recreated; refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil; amusement; diversion; sport; pastime

2. Etymology: [F. rcration, L. recreatio.]

WikidataRate this definition:3.7 / 7 votes

1. Recreation

   Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. The "need to do something for recreation" is an essential element of human biology and psychology. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun".

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:2.6 / 9 votes

1. Recreation

   Activity engaged in for pleasure.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. recreation

   To do an activity for leisure or pleasure.

   Recreation can be dancing, swimming, going to the beach, walking or spending time with our family.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 13, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Activity
   • Rejuvenation

How to pronounce RECREATION?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of RECREATION in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of RECREATION in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of RECREATION in a Sentence

1. Adam Hodges-LeClaire:

   I feel it’s important that this boat is remembered as more than just a modern recreation, that it represents the historical boat as well.

2. Bob Hope:

   If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play at it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's golf.

3. Methodist University:

   Throughout these discussions, students have expressed their commitment to freedom of expression – a value the University shares. this agreement provides dedicated spaces for lawn displays while also preserving open spaces for studying, classes, events and recreation.

4. Mark Weber:

   HHS has worked as swiftly as possible to increase bed capacity and to ensure potential sponsors can provide a safe home while the child goes through their immigration proceedings, as soon as wrap around services — on-site primary care, including childhood immunizations and physicals, case management, phone calls to family members, education, recreation etc — become available as a result of additional infrastructure and staff, they are provided as part of the operation.

5. Gulfport Mayor Bill Hewes:

   I think they’re off a bit, or by a great mark, you can find everything [ including ] gyms that are low cost. You have outdoor recreation [ along ] the beach front [ and ] along the bike paths that we have along our communities in south Mississippi. You ’ll find folks out on the front beach just about anytime of the year kite-surfing. If you want to get [ outdoors ], this is the place to be.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=RECREATION
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=RECREATION
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreation
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/RECREATION
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=RECREATION