recreation

Recreation is defined as the act of making something for the second time, or refreshment of the mind, body or spirit through play and relaxation.

Types of Recreation

The exact method or application of recreation varies greatly from individual to individual. Common areas include:

Camping and ecologic pursuits
Exercise
Food and dining
Festivals and fairs
Art, crafts, and sewing
Social clubs
Shopping
Media entertainment (Books, Magazines, Movies, Television, Musicand Theater & Drama)
Collecting, antiques, and hobbies
Gaming (Casinos, Computer/interactive, Gaming systems)
Literature
Family activities
Vacations
Volunteering

(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.
An example of recreation is watching television or old movies.
An example of recreation is sitting at your kitchen table laughing with a friend.

See recreation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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

Origin: ME recreacioun < MFr recreation < L recreatio: see recreate

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