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Recreation is the act of making something for the second time or refreshment of the mind or body through play and relaxation. (noun)

An example of recreation is the act of rebuilding a model after it fell on the floor and broke into several pieces.
An example of recreation is playing soccer.

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noun

refreshment in body or mind, as after work, by some form of play, amusement, or relaxation
any form of play, amusement, or relaxation used for this purpose, as games, sports, or hobbies

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recreational adjective

See recreation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(rĕkˌrē-āˈshən)

noun

Refreshment of one's mind or body after work through activity that amuses or stimulates; play.

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Recreation

See also athletics; games; pleasure; puzzles; travel.

estivation.

estivation, aestivation

Obsolete, summering; the taking of a summer holiday.

1. the activity of traveling for pleasure, to see sights, for recreation, etc.

2. the business founded upon this activity. —tourist, n., adj.

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