RECREATION Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun (1)

ˌre-krē-ˈā-shən

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as in relaxation

activity engaged in to amuse oneself decided to take a bike tour of the island for recreation and relaxation

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as in entertainment

someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment bowling is great recreation on a rainy afternoon

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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

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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

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And, the parks help support a booming outdoor recreation industry that contributes to the economy, supporting sales of gear and materials from companies such as REI, Patagonia and DuPont. —

Garrett Downs,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 11 May 2026 Shuck joined several residents in the Oak Park neighborhood who have been advocating in City Hall for Bluejacket Pool to be rebuilt in their neighborhood for years, with their most recent efforts coming forward as Overland Park creates its new 10-year parks and recreation plan. —

Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026

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One of my favorite things about life in general is this idea of change and this idea of re-creation and every day is an opportunity to do something a little bit different. —

Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026 The museum features a re-creation of an Ohio River landing from the 1800s, a replica of a steamboat and an aerial view of the city from the first half of the 20th century. —

Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recreation

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The Administration’s cowboy capture of the Venezuelan autocrat Nicolás Maduro, on January 3rd, prompted an airspace closure in the Caribbean, stranding many populations, none as humbled as the American tourists, gone to the islands for rest and relaxation over the winter holiday.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Hot and cold immersion has been linked to reduced inflammation, improved circulation, muscle relaxation and better sleep — outcomes a 60-minute massage cannot match.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026