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

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

Thom Sherwood, president of the Arizona Chapter of the Pontiac-Oakland Club International, says these are not recreations. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 26 June 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

The opening credits have also led to some viral social media recreations. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026

If summer signals miles-long runs and outdoor recreations, the Cloudrunner 2 Sneakers will integrate seamlessly into your warm-weather plans. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026

The billboards echo a 1969 campaign Ono created with John Lennon, while the Broad’s programming includes performance art recreations and an August concert series featuring Sleater-Kinney, Yo La Tengo, and Rufus Wainwright. — Julius Miller follow, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026

The recreations were so convincing that visitors from Tennessee believed the film had shot on location. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2026