recreation
pronunciation
How to pronounce recreation in British English:
UK [ˌriːkriˈeɪʃn]
How to pronounce recreation in American English:
US [ˌriːkriˈeɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
- activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation
Word Origin
- recreation (n.)
- late 14c., "refreshment or curing of a person, refreshment by eating," from Old French recreacion (13c.), from Latin recreationem (nominative recreatio) "recovery from illness," noun of action from past participle stem of recreare "to refresh, restore, make anew, revive, invigorate," from re- "again" (see re-) + creare (see create). Meaning "refresh oneself by some amusement" is first recorded c. 1400. A verb recreate "to refresh by physical influence after exertion" is attested from early 15c. and was used by Lyly, Pope, Steele, and Harriet Martineau, but it did not take, probably to avoid confusion with recreate.
Synonym
Example
- 1. In china the birds are also used for recreation .
- 2. But not all stereotypes are rooted in camaraderie and recreation .
- 3. Moreover , students are spending measurably less time studying and more on recreation .
- 4. It doesn 't matter whether we like indoor recreation or take part in outdoor sports .
- 5. Naturally , spending on health care , recreation and transportation is only going to increase .