recreation
word
Definition
Activities that people do for fun, relaxation, or enjoyment during their free time.
Usage & Nuances
'Recreation' is formal; used in contexts like 'recreation center' or 'recreational activities.' Not usually used to describe serious or work-related activities. Often paired with sports, parks, or leisure.
Spanish: recreación - ocioPortuguese (BR): recreação - lazerPortuguese (PT): recreação - lazerChinese (Simplified): 娱乐 - 消遣Chinese (Traditional): 娛樂 - 消遣Hindi: मनोरंजन - अवकाश (फुर्सत)Arabic: ترفيه - استجمامBengali: বিনোদন - অবকাশ (আরামজনক কার্যকলাপ)Russian: досуг - отдых - развлечениеJapanese: レクリエーション - 娯楽Vietnamese: giải trí - hoạt động thư giãnKorean: 여가 - 레크리에이션 - 오락Turkish: eğlence - dinlenme - boş zaman etkinliğiUrdu: تفریحIndonesian: rekreasi - hiburan - kegiatan santai
Example Sentences
The park is a place for recreation.
basic
Swimming is my favorite form of recreation.
basic
Many cities have recreation centers for the community.
basic
He goes hiking for recreation on the weekends.
natural
The new gym offers lots of recreation activities.
natural
After a long day, a bit of recreation helps me relax.
natural