recreation
noun
rec·re·a·tion
ˌre-krē-ˈā-shən 
: refreshment of strength and spirits after work
also
: a means of refreshment or diversion : hobby
Examples of recreation in a Sentence
The fields next to the school are used for recreation.
decided to take a bike tour of the island for recreation and relaxation
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Julia Sanchez, a recreation supervisor, said each year the Park District selects a different park for people to explore on Kids to Parks Day.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Digital recreations of a young Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill (as Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker) have also appeared in the franchise.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 17 May 2025
Listen to this article Connecticut has a proud tradition of conservation and outdoor recreation.
—Brandon Gleason, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Digital recreations of a young Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill (as Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker) have also appeared in the franchise.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 17 May 2025
Listen to this article Connecticut has a proud tradition of conservation and outdoor recreation.
—Brandon Gleason, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for recreation
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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