Definition of RECREATION

recreation

Meanings

Plural: recreations

Noun

  • an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
    • "for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles"
    • "drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation"
  • activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation
    • "days of joyous recreation with his friends"
  • Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.
  • The process of creating something again.
  • The result of this process.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English recreacion, from Middle French recreacion, from Old French recreacion, from Latin recreātiō.

Scrabble Score: 12

recreation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
recreation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
recreation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

recreation is a valid Words With Friends word