English dictionary
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English noun: recreation | |||
| 1. | recreation (act) an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates | ||
| Samples | Scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists. For recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles. Drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation. | ||
| Synonyms | diversion | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | activity | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | amusement, antic, athletics, bathing, caper, caper, celebration, child's play, dance, dancing, entertainment, escapade, escape, escapism, eurhythmics, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurythmy, festivity, frolic, fun, gambling, gambol, game, gaming, interest, jest, jocularity, joke, joke, lark, merriment, night life, nightlife, pastime, play, play, play, playfulness, prank, pursuit, put-on, romp, saltation, sport, terpsichore, trick | ||
| 2. | recreation (act) activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation | ||
| Samples | Time for rest and refreshment by the pool. Days of joyous recreation with his friends. | ||
| Synonyms | refreshment | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | rejuvenation | ||
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