Main Entry: rec·re·a·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌre-krē-ˈā-shən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English recreacion, from Anglo-French, from Latin recreation-, recreatio restoration to health, from recreare to create anew, restore, refresh, from re- + creare to create

Date: 15th century

: refreshment of strength and spirits after work; also : a means of refreshment or diversion : hobby