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1. An activity that diverts or 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

Derived forms: re-creations, recreations

See also: recreate, re-create, recreational

Type of: activity, creation, creative activity, rejuvenation

Encyclopedia: Re-creation