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Synonyms for recreation

Grammar : Noun
Spell : rek-ree-ey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃən

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Définition of recreation

Origin :
  • late 14c., "refreshment or curing of a person, refreshment by eating," from Old French recreacion (13c.), from Latin recreationem (nominative recreatio) "recovery from illness," noun of action from past participle stem of recreare "to refresh, restore, make anew, revive, invigorate," from re- "again" (see re-) + creare (see create). Meaning "refresh oneself by some amusement" is first recorded c.1400.
  • A verb recreate "to refresh by physical influence after exertion" is attested from early 15c. and was used by Lyly, Pope, Steele, and Harriet Martineau, but it did not take, probably to avoid confusion with recreate.
  • noun sports, games, special interests
Example sentences :
  • Hubert, quite excited by this day of recreation and of fete, was the only one who had anything to say.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • Always work had stolen from him these treasures—dreams, recreation and knowledge.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • We then went to the chapel, where a short Mass was celebrated, after which we had an hour's recreation.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Greenwich was the place fixed on for the dinner, and we prepared for the day of recreation.
  • Extract from : « Beaux and Belles of England » by Mary Robinson
  • Recreation: Filling his fountain pen or cleaning typewriter.
  • Extract from : « Who Was Who: 5000 B. C. to Date » by Anonymous
  • Recreation: Telling young men how to scorn the root of all fortunes.
  • Extract from : « Who Was Who: 5000 B. C. to Date » by Anonymous
  • Recreation: Killing giants, disguising himself as a swan, etc.
  • Extract from : « Who Was Who: 5000 B. C. to Date » by Anonymous
  • "These people seem to have no need of recreation," Benda said.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 » by Various
  • That is to say, writing was his vocation and his recreation as well.
  • Extract from : « A Breath of Prairie and other stories » by Will Lillibridge
  • It seemed as if the hour of evening recreation would never end.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

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