I. ˌrekrēˈāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English recreacion, from Middle French recreation, from Latin recreation-, recreatio restoral to health, from recreatus (past participle of recreare to restore, refresh) + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
a. : the act of recreating or the state of being recreated : refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil : diversion , play
to sit in the sun … is one of my country recreations — L.P.Smith
obvious that there is little time for recreation — J.M.Mogey
I … consider intervals of recreation and amusement as desirable for everybody — Jane Austen
b. : a means of getting diversion or entertainment
his recreation is gardening — Current Biography
2. obsolete : one that provides recreation or amusement
if I do not gull him … and make him a common recreation — Shakespeare
II. adjective
: recreational ; especially : equipped so as to provide diversions or amusements
has introduced winter recreation facilities — American Guide Series: Pennsylvania