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recreation English

Learners of English as a second language usually know the word recreation once they have reached the level C1 – Advanced. English words by learner level A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

Meaning recreation meaning

What does recreation mean?

Definitions in simple English

recreation Noun

— Recreation is any activity that amuses or is fun. The doctor recommended three hours of outdoor recreation.

— The recreation of something is when it is created again. The recreation of the event sparked controversy.

recreation

— noun (= diversion) an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates 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

— noun (= refreshment) activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation time for rest and refreshment by the pool days of joyous recreation with his friends

Synonyms recreation synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as recreation?

recreation English » English

amusement

entertainment

diversion

pastime

relaxation

sport

play

game

pleasure

leisure

fun

rest

refreshment

recess

distraction

vacation

reorganization

reconstruction

rearrangement

hobby

enjoyment

transformation

resting

reshuffle

recuperation

metamorphosis

frolic

contest

break

act

walking

walk for pleasure

toy with

thoughtfulness

strewing

sports

smoothing out wrinkles

siesta

show

shindig

shift

remake

relief

regeneration

reform

refashioning

recruit

rebuilding

re-creation

promenade

Topics recreation topics

What do people use recreation to talk about?

Language and thought Emotion Feel good Like, love

Enjoy doing something

• What words refer to something you do to enjoy yourself?
  recreation leisure

Language and thought Emotion Feel good

Interested

• What words refer to something you do because you are interested in it?
  hobby interest recreation

Social behavior Social activity

Entertainment, recreation

• What general words refer to things people do for fun?
  recreational activity amusement competition recreation leisure play hobby distraction diversion entertainment frolic fun merriment pastime revelry romp shindig

Examples recreation examples

How do I use recreation in a sentence?

Simple sentences

Tom doesn't have much time for recreation.

Time is allotted for work, recreation, and study.

What do you do for recreation around here?

Movie subtitles

Meanwhile, as we try to discuss lighter matters during recreation, perhaps I may ask Nurse Franklin the purpose of her manicure?

We are in no mood for recreation. Work is what we want.

A recreation spot for the kids.

It's not a matter for recreation time.

It was a recreation center, Your Lordship.

What, do you think I consider it recreation?

As for recreation, you'll have little time for it.

Then where you please. and shall be thought most fit for your best health and recreation.

Many times but only for recreation.

We had engagements in the best-paying recreation centers in America.

Say, what does a man do for a little recreation in this town?

I sure do wish you'd find yourself some other form of recreation.

No, sir. I was the Recreation Officer at the Royal Arms Hotel.

It's really a recreation hall.

A recreation center.

This is the plan of the recreation room for the workers.

It's not a matter for recreation time. You know that. I disapprove.

Your recreation of the monster of La Morte Rouge as a means of murder. Must have given you great satisfaction.

Sometimes I wonder if it isn't a waste of money to import 11,000 ping-pong tables for the recreation of you young men.

Over there was a recreation center.

I was the Recreation Officer at the Royal Arms Hotel.

WE CAN SU PPLY M ICROF I LM FOR READING, RECREATION, EVEN MOVIES OF A SORT.

And cooking's sort of the recreation for the women, they.

We are in no mood for recreation.

Do you think I consider it recreation?

Also, I see no reason why there shouldn't be a recreation tent for the officers.

Here's the box you had put in the recreation room, sir.

We'll eat during the recreation.

A very practical garment for balls, exhibitions and recreation, countryside recreation, playing skittles, and business trips.

Why don't you join me in recreation room 6, deck 3.

War is not a polite recreation, but the vilest thing in life.