Synonyms of re-creation

recreation 1 of 2

noun (1)

ˌre-krē-ˈā-shən 

1

as in relaxation

activity engaged in to amuse oneself

decided to take a bike tour of the island for recreation and relaxation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relaxation
• fun
• entertainment
• amusement
• enjoyment
• sport
• play
• pleasure
• rollicking
• frolicking
• dalliance
• frolic
• fun and games
• diversion
• playfulness
• hobby
• pastime
• delight
• romping
• pleasance
• mischief
• merrymaking
• hobbyhorse
• deviltry
• revel
• kick
• devilment
• revelry
• lark
• gamboling
• merriment
• hilarity
• gambolling
• rascality
• spree
• hijinks
• horseplay
• tomfoolery
• hob
• wantonness
• buffoonery
• jinks
• sportiveness
• devilry
• high jinks
• binge
• mischievousness
• fling
• knavery
• roguishness
• friskiness
• hanky-panky
• rollick
• whoopee
• impishness
• waggery

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• work
• labor
• drudgery
• duty
• responsibility
• obligation

2

as in entertainment

someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment

bowling is great recreation on a rainy afternoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entertainment
• diversion
• fun
• delight
• pleasure
• activity
• picnic
• divertissement
• distraction
• pastime
• festivity
• escape
• lark
• game
• romp
• gayety
• revel
• merrymaking
• spree
• rollicking
• frolic
• revelry
• hilarity
• carousing
• jollity
• riot
• conviviality
• binge
• fling
• gaiety
• frolicking
• gambol
• jollification
• time killer
• scream
• revelling
• rollick
• laugh
• reveling
• whoopee

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bore
• drag
• downer
• bummer
• party pooper
• killjoy

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entertainment
• amusement
• diversion
• enjoyment
• production
• performance
• distraction
• show
• presentation
• relaxation
• exhibition
• joy
• gratification
• nightlife
• mirth
• presentment
• relief
• spectacle
• satisfaction
• show business
• delight
• escapism
• delectation

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sport
• pursuit
• hobby
• entertainment
• amusement
• avocation
• relaxation
• pastime
• diversion
• hobbyhorse
• distraction

re-creation

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noun (2)

as in restoration

Related Words

• restoration
• rehabilitation
• reclamation
• reconstruction
• remodeling
• refurbishment
• renovation
• rehab
• facelift
• recovery
• revival
• recuperation
• repairing
• fixing
• resurrection
• regeneration
• rebirth
• revitalization
• regeneracy
• rejuvenation
• restoral
• resuscitation
• renewal
• resurgence
• renaissance
• reinvention
• revivification
• mending
• renascence
• reanimation
• rally
• rejuvenescence
• reactivation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of re-creation

Noun

His split noggin bobs in a direct re-creation of the way the show once depicted Hussein, underlining a link between the two figures. —Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025

Noun

The proposal has upset residents and business owners because of its proximity to the recreation center, The LumberYard Hockey Sports Center and Curio Dance & School. —Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025

They're most known for blocking boat access to recreation or, in the case of silver carp, causing hazardous conditions for boaters. —Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025