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Definitions

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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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

Her father considers this just a hobby, a weekend recreation that shouldn’t interfere with her taking over the store one day.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

There’s also a two-story, paneled library; extra rooms on the lower level for play and recreation; a home gym; and an indoor pool.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

A caption said the images has been created with AI as an "artistic recreation", but many fans missed the disclaimer.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Four of the five Levittown pools have met the same fate, with their grounds converted to “passive recreation areas.”

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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