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recreation

/ˌɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/noun4 syllables

Recreation means: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates.

Synonyms for recreation3

noun, as in an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

diversion

noun, as in activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation

refreshment

also used for recreation

leisure

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What does recreation mean?2

noun

1

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates“scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists”

2

activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation“time for rest and refreshment by the pool”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with recreation?60

two syllables

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All 60 rhymes for recreation, grouped by syllable

Recreation in a sentence

  • Time is allotted for work, recreation, and study.unknown
  • The master plan includes programs to provide employment as well as recreation.helloroto
  • What do you do for recreation around here?sharptoothed
  • The retired couple took a pottery class at the local recreation center.zachleigh
  • We decided to bike to a nearby recreation park.sundown
  • We decided to cycle to a nearby recreation park.sundown
  • The recreation area remains open to the public.CK
  • Every now and then, I play tennis for recreation.CM

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Forms of recreation

as a noun

plural
recreations