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recreation

[ rek-ree-ey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. refreshment by means of some pastime, agreeable exercise, or the like.
  2. a pastime, diversion, exercise, or other resource affording relaxation and enjoyment.


recreation

/ ˌɛɪˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. refreshment of health or spirits by relaxation and enjoyment
  2. an activity or pastime that promotes this
    1. an interval of free time between school lessons
    2. ( as modifier )

      recreation period

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ···ٴ· [rek, -ree-, uh, -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of recreation1

1350–1400; Middle English recreacioun (< Middle French recreation ) < Latin 𳦰پō- (stem of 𳦰پō ) restoration, recovery, equivalent to 𳦰 ( us ) ( recreate ) + -ō- -ion
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Other characters participate in the recreation rebuilding the space inch by inch.

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For years, it was an open secret: Brokers scooped up tee times at public golf courses across Los Angeles and sold prime slots online, profiting from taxpayer-owned recreation.

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“Any tiny amounts of minerals in these areas aren’t worth the destruction of priceless wildlife habitat, sacred Tribal lands and world-class recreation,” Anderson said.

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One such riveting revelation comes when we realize the videos in Charles’ “Salome” are recreations of Jeanine’s home movies.

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“Monuments tend to limit the kinds of recreation use that can happen and really give preferential access to certain user groups,” he said.

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