Synonyms of recreations

recreations 1 of 2

noun (1)

plural of recreation

1

as in entertainments

someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment

bowling is great recreation on a rainy afternoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entertainments
• diversions
• delights
• fun
• pleasures
• activities
• picnics
• divertissements
• festivities
• distractions
• pastimes
• gaieties
• escapes
• games
• larks
• gambols
• romps
• revels
• revelries
• frolics
• hilarities
• sprees
• jollities
• riots
• revelings
• jollifications
• convivialities
• merrymakings
• time killers
• screams
• binges
• rollicks
• whoopees
• flings
• laughs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• downers
• bummers
• drags
• party poopers
• killjoys

2

as in amusements

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

• entertainments
• amusements
• enjoyments
• diversions
• productions
• distractions
• shows
• performances
• presentations
• exhibitions
• gratifications
• relaxations
• spectacles
• joys
• delights
• satisfactions
• presentments
• mirths
• nightlifes
• delectations
• reliefs
• escapisms

3

as in sports

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

• sports
• pursuits
• hobbies
• avocations
• amusements
• entertainments
• pastimes
• relaxations
• hobbyhorses
• diversions
• distractions

re-creations

2 of 2

noun (2)

plural of re-creation

as in rehabilitations

Related Words

• rehabilitations
• restorations
• rehabs
• reconstructions
• recuperations
• reclamations
• refurbishments
• recoveries
• fixings
• facelift
• renovations
• revivals
• restorals
• resurrections
• resuscitations
• regeneracies
• revitalizations
• rallies
• rejuvenations
• rebirths
• reanimations
• resurgences
• reinventions
• regenerations
• revivifications
• renaissances
• renewals
• renascences
• rejuvenescences
• reactivations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recreations

Noun

Inside, the kitchen, the emotional heart of the first film, was among the most meticulous recreations. — Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026

The offerings there include a self-portrait by Frida Kahlo, an illustration of Pokémon, recreations of cave paintings in Lascaux, and sculptures of characters from Star Wars, the film franchise created by Lucas himself. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Leisure activities also became a much bigger part of elites’ public self-presentation in this period—the percentage of entrants reporting on their recreations grew from about 40 percent of those who turned 20 in 1900 to 80 percent in 1950. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 8 Sep. 2026

Are some shots direct attempts at live-action recreations of Fujimoto’s drawings? — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2026

Creator Angelica Hicks, who is known for her celebrity fashion recreations, used black face masks to create a DIY version of the shoes. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

All the entries are highly personal, bracingly creative and audaciously inventive recreations of immortal standards familiar throughout the world. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

The ad certainly succeeded in catching the eye of moviegoers and has remained part of the chain’s preview reel in addition to inspiring memes, Halloween costumes, and plenty of recreations. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026

The exhibit's visitors can get a chilling feel for the time, with full scale recreations of the annex rooms where Anne and her family hid from the Nazis. — Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026