RECREATION


Meaning of RECREATION in English

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

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