Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Rec·re·a·tion

   /ˌrēkrēˈāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of creating something again: "the periodic destruction and recreation of the universe"
   • ▪ a re-enactment or simulation of something: "they enjoyed television's recreations of more confident times"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from re- ‘again’ + creation.

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • R

     1

   • E

     1

   • C

     3

   • R

     1

   • E

     1

   • A

     1

   • T

     1

   • I

     1

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › recreationrecreation | meaning of recreation in Longman Dictionary of ...

   www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › recreation

   • Cached

   recreation meaning, definition, what is recreation: an activity that you do for pleasure or ...: Learn more.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › recreationsRECREATION Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › recreations

   • Cached

   RECREATION Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com. recreation. [ rek-ree- ey-sh uhn ] show ipa. See synonyms for recreation on Thesaurus.com. noun. refreshment by means of some pastime, agreeable exercise, or the like. a pastime, diversion, exercise, or other resource affording relaxation and enjoyment. Recommended videos. Powered by AnyClip.

4. www.oed.com › dictionary › recreation_n1recreation, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

   www.oed.com › dictionary › recreation_n1

   • Cached

   What does the noun recreation mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun recreation, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. recreation has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › recreationsRecreations Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › recreations

   • Cached

   to give new life or freshness to : refresh; to take recreation… See the full definition

6. www.wordreference.com › definition › recreationrecreation - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

   www.wordreference.com › definition › recreation

   • Cached

   recreation /ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃən/ n. refreshment of health or spirits by relaxation and enjoyment. an activity or pastime that promotes this. an interval of free time between school lessons. (as modifier): recreation period. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2023. re-cre•a•tion (rē′krē ā′ shən), n.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › re creationRecreation Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › re creation

   • Cached

   Recreation definition, refreshment by means of some pastime, agreeable exercise, or the like. See more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › recreationalrecreational adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › recreational

   • Cached

   Check pronunciation: recreational. Definition of recreational adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.