recreation
noun
rec·re·a·tion
ˌre-krē-ˈā-shən 
: refreshment of strength and spirits after work
also
: a means of refreshment or diversion : hobby
Examples of recreation in a Sentence
The fields next to the school are used for recreation.
decided to take a bike tour of the island for recreation and relaxation
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The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99.
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Space.com Staff, Space.com, 12 Apr. 2025
What went into the recreation of that opening scene?
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Mendoza, in collaboration with Civil War director Alex Garland, was intentional about filming the movie as true to the real scenario as possible, transporting the audience into a recreation of the mission.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
More strikingly, one room is filled with a life-size recreation of the courtyard at Boafo’s childhood home in Ghana’s capital, Accra.
—Victoria Woodcock, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
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Space.com Staff, Space.com, 12 Apr. 2025
What went into the recreation of that opening scene?
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Mendoza, in collaboration with Civil War director Alex Garland, was intentional about filming the movie as true to the real scenario as possible, transporting the audience into a recreation of the mission.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
More strikingly, one room is filled with a life-size recreation of the courtyard at Boafo’s childhood home in Ghana’s capital, Accra.
—Victoria Woodcock, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for recreation
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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