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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Locations will offer outdoor recreation gear and apparel as well as a full-service bike shop.
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Searchers with the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office spent several days looking for Decker in the area around his campsite, with recreation areas around the Icicle River temporarily closed.
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Space.com Staff, Space.com, 14 June 2025
The recent recreation of that moment for Madden’s cover added millions more views to his tally.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2025
Locations will offer outdoor recreation gear and apparel as well as a full-service bike shop.
—James Powel, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Searchers with the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office spent several days looking for Decker in the area around his campsite, with recreation areas around the Icicle River temporarily closed.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 10 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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