English > recreation: 2 senses > noun 1, act| Meaning | An activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates / stimulates. |
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| Examples | - "for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles"
- "drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation"
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| Synonym | diversion |
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| Narrower | antic, joke, prank, trick, caper, put-on | A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement |
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| bathing | immersing the body in water or sunshine |
| celebration, festivity | Any joyous diversion |
| dancing, dance, terpsichore, saltation | Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music |
| entertainment, amusement | An activity that is diverting and that holds the attention |
| escapade, lark | Any carefree episode |
| escape, escapism | An inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy |
| eurythmy, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurhythmics | The interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions |
| fun, merriment, playfulness | Activities that are enjoyable or amusing |
| gambling, gaming, play | The act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) |
| game | An amusement or pastime |
| jest, joke, jocularity | Activity characterized by good humor |
| nightlife, night life | The activity of people seeking nighttime diversion (as at the theater, a nightclub, etc.) |
| pastime, interest, pursuit | A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) |
| play, frolic, romp, gambol, caper | gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement |
| play, child's play | Activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules |
| sport, athletics | An active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition |
| Broader | activity | Any specific behavior |
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| Spanish | diversión, entretenimiento, esparcimiento, recreación |
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| Catalan | diversió, esbargiment, recreació |
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| Adjectives | recreational | of or relating to recreation |
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| Verbs | recreate | engage in recreational activities rather than work |
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