recreation
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kriˈeɪ noun
1.
the act of creating anew.
2.
something created anew.
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noun
1.
refreshment by means of some pastime, agreeable exercise, or the like.
2.
a pastime, diversion, exercise, or other resource affording relaxation and enjoyment.
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| —n | |
| 1. | refreshment of health or spirits by relaxation and enjoyment |
| 2. | an activity or pastime that promotes this |
| 3. | a. an interval of free time between school lessons |
| b. (as modifier): recreation period | |
| re-creation | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the state or instance of creating again or anew: the re-creation of the Russian Empire |
| 2. | a simulation or re-enactment of a scene, place, time, etc: a re-creation of a vineyard kitchen |
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Word Origin & History
recreation
1390, "refreshment or curing of a person, refreshment by eating," from O.Fr. recreacion (13c.), from L. recreationem (nom. recreatio) "recovery from illness," from recreatus, pp. of recreare "to refresh, restore," from re- "again" + creare (see create). Meaning "refresh oneself
by some amusement" is first recorded c.1400; abbreviated form rec is attested from 1929. Verb recreate "to refresh by physical influence" is attested from c.1560, but not now used, probably from confusion with re-create (q.v.). Recreational is from 1656.
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Example sentences
We want to not only meet people's basic needs but also find out where they'll go for play and recreation and entertainment.
Sport is a physical activity engaged in for recreation or pleasure.
My main current interest in personal genomics right now is pure recreation.
Thanks for participating in our survey on outdoor recreation issues and opportunities.
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