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

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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

The makeup artist’s DMs were flooded immediately after The Odyssey premiere in New York City with people begging for the tutorial and product breakdown, while hundreds of beauty lovers tagged him in their recreations of the look. — James Manso, Allure, 30 July 2026

And judging by the viral enthusiasm across Instagram and TikTok, with recreations galore, the aesthetic is taking on new life. — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 17 July 2026

Thanks to the technical wizardry of generative AI, the videos feature photorealistic digital doppelgängers of Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker and Carrie Fisher's Princess Leia, complete with pitch-perfect recreations of their voices. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

That same collection featured additional floral styles, while the cruise 2027 runway showcased heels with orchid embellishments in lush colors and floppy recreations of spider chrysanthemums. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 June 2026

Blending intimate personal moments with recreations of some of his most memorable performances, Michael gives audiences an unprecedented look at the artist behind the music. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026