Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

recreation

[rek-ree-ey-shuhn] / ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃən /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

China also recently issued a guideline advancing child-friendly development more broadly, calling for improvements in schooling, medical care, travel, sports, and recreation.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

In addition to its panoramic city and park views, the building boasts a private entrance, gym, common outdoor space, health club, and a common media and recreation room.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

Battle was first hired by the city in 2019 as a recreation assistant.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Detectives hope a new digital recreation of a man's face could help them work out who he was - 18 months on from his highly decomposed body being found in a remote mid Wales reservoir.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

They talked, mostly, about what they had done during recreation time.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry