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US/ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/
activities that people do for fun and relaxation when they are not working
In context
The park is a popular place for recreation at weekends.
The new apartment block has a pool and a recreation area for children.
For many city workers, fishing is their favourite form of recreation.
Words that go with recreation
adjective + noun
- outdoor recreationThe lake is used for outdoor recreation such as kayaking.
noun + noun
- recreation centerThe recreation center offers free yoga classes for seniors.
- recreation areaDogs are not allowed in the children's recreation area.
- recreation facilitiesThe village has few recreation facilities for teenagers.
- recreation groundThe village football team plays on the recreation ground.
noun + preposition
- form of recreationWalking is the most popular form of recreation in the country.