n.
Pronunciation: ˌ re-kr ē - ' ā -sh ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English recreacion, from Anglo-French, from Latin recreation-, recreatio restoration to health, from recreare to create anew, restore, refresh, from re- + creare to create
Date: 15th century
: refreshment of strength and spirits after work also : a means of refreshment or diversion : HOBBY