Recreation

  • 31recreation — rec|re|a|tion [ ,rekri eıʃn ] noun FORMAL * uncount things that you do to enjoy yourself: I play golf for recreation only. a. count an activity done for enjoyment: Shopping is my main recreation. re|cre|a|tion [ ,rikri eıʃn ] noun count or… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 32recreation — noun Etymology: Middle English recreacion, from Anglo French, from Latin recreation , recreatio restoration to health, from recreare to create anew, restore, refresh, from re + creare to create Date: 15th century refreshment of strength and… …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 33recreation —    The word derives, through French, from Latin recreare, literally to create again. The object of recreation is to recreate or restore yourself by some pleasant activity …

    The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins

  • 34recreation — noun (C, U) an activity that you do for pleasure or amusement: His only recreations are drinking beer and watching football. | a recreation center recreational adjective: recreational facilities …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 35recreation — noun 1) she cycles for recreation Syn: pleasure, leisure, relaxation, fun, enjoyment, entertainment, amusement; play, sport; informal R and R; archaic disport Ant: work 2) his favorite recreations …

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  • 36recreation — noun 1) she cycles for recreation Syn: pleasure, leisure, relaxation, fun, enjoyment, entertainment, amusement 2) his favourite recreations Syn: pastime, hobby, leisure activity • …

    Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

  • 37recreation — rec•re•a•tion [[t]ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃən[/t]] n. 1) refreshment, as by means of agreeable exercise 2) a means of enjoyable relaxation • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME recreacioun (< MF recreation) < LL recreātiō amusement, L: restoration < recreāre… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 38recreation — /rɛkriˈeɪʃən / (say rekree ayshuhn) 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. 3. the act of recreating. 4. the state of… …

  • 39recreation —   Mea ho onanea, mea le ale a.    ♦ Board of Parks and Recreation, Papa o nā Pāka a me nā Hana Ho onanea …

    English-Hawaiian dictionary

  • 40recreation — rekreacija statusas T sritis ekologija ir aplinkotyra apibrėžtis Fizinių ir dvasinių jėgų atgavimas, atsipalaidavimas po darbo. atitikmenys: angl. outdoor; recreation vok. Erholung, f; Rekreation, f rus. рекреация, f …

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