recreation

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: rĕ-krē-āʹshən, IPA ^(key): /rɛkriˈeɪʃən/
• (US) enPR: rĕ-krē-āʹshən, IPA ^(key): /rɛkriˈeɪʃən/

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• Hyphenation: re‧cre‧ation

Noun

Singular recreation

Plural recreations

1. (countable & uncountable) Recreation is any activity that amuses or is fun.
   • Synonym: leisure

   The doctor recommended three hours of outdoor recreation.

2. (countable) The recreation of something is when it is created again.

   The recreation of the event sparked controversy.

Related words

• recreate
• recreational