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:

  • Sports (Team sports, Individual sport)
  • 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)

  1. An example of recreation is the act of rebuilding a model after it fell on the floor and broke into several pieces.
  2. An example of recreation is playing soccer.
  3. An example of recreation is watching television or old movies.
  4. An example of recreation is sitting at your kitchen table laughing with a friend.

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See recreation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. refreshment in body or mind, as after work, by some form of play, amusement, or relaxation
  2. 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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See recreation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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

See recreation in Ologies

Recreation

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

aestivation

estivation.

estivation, aestivation

Obsolete, summering; the taking of a summer holiday.

tourism

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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