recreation
English meaning: Recreation
Definition
Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.
Example
“Hiking is her favourite form of recreation.”
Another example: “The national park offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A noun for enjoyable activities done in one's free time ('outdoor recreation', 'for recreation'). Common in leisure, parks and tourism contexts. Note the separate sense (re-creation) meaning making something again. Neutral register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'recreatio' ('recovery, restoration'), from 'recreare' ('to refresh, renew'), from the 14th century.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- outdoor recreation
- for recreation
- recreation centre
- recreation area
- leisure and recreation
- recreation facilities
Word Forms
recreate (v); recreation (n); recreational (adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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