1. An activity that diverts, amuses or stimulates
   "for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles"; "drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation";
   - diversion
    
2. Activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation
   "days of joyous recreation with his friends";
   - refreshment

1. The act of creating again
   "The re-creation of the historic battle drew thousands of spectators"

Derived forms: recreations, re-creations

Type of: activity, creation, creative activity, rejuvenation

Encyclopedia: Recreation