"recreation" | Definition and Related Words

recreation

Noun

is a type of: activity - any specific behavior
subtypes:
- antic, caper, joke, prank, put-on, trick - a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
- bathing - immersing the body in water or sunshine
- celebration, festivity - any joyous diversion
- dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore - taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
- amusement, entertainment - 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
- eurhythmics, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurythmy - the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding
- 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, jocularity, joke - activity characterized by good humor
- night life, nightlife - the activity of people seeking nighttime diversion (as at the theater, a nightclub, etc.)
- interest, pastime, pursuit - a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
- child's play, play - activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
- caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp - gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
- athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
same as: diversion
is a type of: rejuvenation - the act of restoring to a more youthful condition

same as: refreshment

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