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Definitions

rec

[rek] / rɛk /
NOUN
recreation
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 rollick
Antonyms
STRONGEST
sadness sorrow unhappiness vocation work
STRONG
difficulty drudgery profession task
WEAK
labor

Example Sentences

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Or your local rec center, which can be even cheaper.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026

Weyerhaeuser stock, which finished Tuesday at $23.28, was the subject of a bullish rec ent Barron’s profile before the investor day.

From Barron's • Dec. 16, 2025

We drove back to the rec center, where the sun began to show.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2025

Zar got home late after attending the meeting at the rec center Tuesday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2025

“You missed morning rec time. They’re in the cafeteria right now. You can go on in and grab some food.”

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.