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as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
decided to take a bike tour of the island for recreation and relaxation
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as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
bowling is great recreation on a rainy afternoon
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as in amusement
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public
water parks have become a significant part of the recreation business
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as in sport
an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
as with other men of his class and income, his principal recreations were polo and yachting
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as in restoration
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Recent Examples of recreation
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
There is perhaps no better setting for a recreation of The Polar Express story than Durango, Colorado, a mountain town home to a vintage steam train.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
After high school, Haley attended the University of Arkansas — like her grandfather — and graduated in 2016 with a degree in recreation and sports management.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Some companies will likely be granted exemptions, such as WhatsApp and YouTube, which teenagers may need to use for recreation, school work or other reasons.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune Asia, 28 Nov. 2024
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Fires Creek Falls offers a recreation area equipped with picnic tables, grills, and of course the namesake cascades.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
There is perhaps no better setting for a recreation of The Polar Express story than Durango, Colorado, a mountain town home to a vintage steam train.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
After high school, Haley attended the University of Arkansas — like her grandfather — and graduated in 2016 with a degree in recreation and sports management.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Some companies will likely be granted exemptions, such as WhatsApp and YouTube, which teenagers may need to use for recreation, school work or other reasons.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune Asia, 28 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for recreation
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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