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   recreation

   /ˌriːkrɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of creating something again: "the periodic destruction and recreation of the universe"
   • ▪ a re-enactment or simulation of something: "they enjoyed television's recreations of more confident times"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from re- ‘again’ + creation.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › recreationRecreation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of RECREATION is refreshment of strength and spirits after work; also : a means of refreshment or diversion : hobby. How to use recreation in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRECREATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RECREATION definition: 1. (a way of) enjoying yourself when you are not working: 2. the act of making something exist or…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRECREATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   RECREATION meaning: 1. (a way of) enjoying yourself when you are not working: 2. the act of making something exist or…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › recreationRECREATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Recreation definition: refreshment by means of some pastime, agreeable exercise, or the like.. See examples of RECREATION used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRECREATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A recreation of something is the process of making it exist or seem to exist again in a different time or place.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › recreationRecreation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The word recreation is a noun meaning just about anything you do for fun: bowling, flying a model airplane, or just swimming the English Channel. If you do it to relax, recharge your batteries, or just to amuse yourself, it's probably recreation.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrecreation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   recreation (rather formal) things people do for pleasure when they are not working: His only form of recreation is playing football. relaxation ( rather formal ) things people do to rest and enjoy themselves when they are not working; the ability to relax:

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrecreation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   recreation. the act or process of making something that existed in the past exist or seem to exist again. The writer attempts a recreation of the sights and sounds of his childhood. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.

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    recreation (somewhat formal) things people do for enjoyment when they are not working: His only form of recreation is playing basketball. relaxation ( somewhat formal ) things people do to rest and enjoy themselves when they are not working; the ability to relax: I go hiking for relaxation.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryrecreation definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    recreation meaning: activities that you do for enjoyment when you are not working: . Learn more.