Recreation - English meaning

noun

The state or experience of finding something funny.

Usage examples:

We looked with amusement at our horoscopes

noun

The feeling of being entertained or made to laugh

Usage examples:

She looked at him with amusement., i looked on in amusement as they started to argue., carl came la…

noun

An activity that you can take part in for entertainment

Usage examples:

There was a range of fairground amusements, including rides, stalls, and competitions.

verb

Enjoy oneself unrestrainedly; frolic.

Usage examples:

A painting of ladies disporting themselves by a lake

noun

Diversion from work or serious matters; recreation or amusement.

Usage examples:

The king and all his court were met for solace and disport

verb

To enjoy yourself, especially by doing physical activity

noun

A thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else.

Usage examples:

The firm found passenger travel a distraction from the main business of moving freight

noun

The state of being very bored or annoyed

Usage examples:

His lessons bore me to distraction., that dreadful noise is driving me to distraction., i can turn …

noun

Something that prevents someone from giving their attention to something else

Usage examples:

I can turn the television off if you find it a distraction.

noun

The action of turning something aside from its course.

Usage examples:

The diversion of resources from defence to civil research

noun

The act of causing something or someone to turn in a different direction, or to be used for a different purpose

Usage examples:

[ u ] a snowstorm closed the airport, and the diversion of air traffic was therefore necessary., [ …

noun

The act of using something in a different way from what was originally planned

Usage examples:

There has been a diversion of resources away from new infrastructure projects., it is difficult for…

noun

The state or process of taking pleasure in something.

Usage examples:

The enjoyment of a good wine

noun

The feeling of enjoying something

Usage examples:

Enjoyment of knowing the ending already didn't spoil my enjoyment of the movie.

noun

The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.

Usage examples:

Everyone just sits in front of the television for entertainment

noun

Public shows, performances, or other ways of enjoying yourself

Usage examples:

[ c ] popular/family entertainments, the entertainment industry, [ u ] we’ve set a budget for house…

noun

The activity of taking customers or possible customers out to restaurants, bars, theatres, etc. as a way of encouraging them to do business with you

Usage examples:

Each manager has a fixed entertainment budget., the company is cutting back on money spent on corpo…

noun

Enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure.

Usage examples:

The children were having fun in the play area

adjective

Amusing, entertaining, or enjoyable.

Usage examples:

It was a fun evening

verb

Joke or tease.

Usage examples:

No need to get sore—i was only funning

noun

An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.

Usage examples:

Her hobbies are reading and gardening

noun

A migratory old world falcon with long, narrow wings, catching dragonflies and birds on the wing.

Usage examples:

Finally, the honey buzzards, young griffon vultures and hobbies mark the end of the spring or prenu…

noun

An activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working

Usage examples:

Sonya’s hobbies include traveling, sailing, and reading fiction.

verb

Encourage (someone) in a friendly way.

Usage examples:

He jollied people along

noun

A party or celebration.

Usage examples:

These events were jollies

noun

A clinker-built ship's boat that is smaller than a cutter, typically hoisted at the stern of the ship.

Usage examples:

In the old days, this meant sending jolly boats ashore and sacking a town, as captain henry morgan …

noun

Time when one is not working or occupied; free time.

Usage examples:

People with too much enforced leisure

noun

The time when you are free from work or other duties and can relax

Usage examples:

She has a limited amount of leisure time., a leisurely stroll on the beach

noun

Activities people do when they are not working, to relax and enjoy themselves

Usage examples:

Shares in the leisure sector have not performed so well this year., hotels, airlines and other firm…

noun

An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby.

Usage examples:

His favourite pastimes were shooting and golf

noun

An activity that is done for enjoyment

Usage examples:

Hockey is canada’s national pastime.

verb

Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.

Usage examples:

The children were playing by a pool

noun

Activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation, especially by children.

Usage examples:

A child at play may use a stick as an aeroplane

verb

Engage in recreational activities rather than work

noun

A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.

Usage examples:

She smiled with pleasure at being praised

adjective

Used or intended for entertainment rather than business.

Usage examples:

Pleasure boats

verb

Give sexual enjoyment or satisfaction to.

Usage examples:

Tell me what will pleasure you

noun

Abbreviation for rest and relaxation: a period of time when you stop working and rest

Usage examples:

He went to his parents' house in florida for a little r & r.

noun

A recreation ground.

Usage examples:

Where there were several thousand people the night before, the sunday saw several dozen kids meande…

abbreviation

(in the uk) regional electricity company.

noun

Short for recreation ground : a piece of publicly owned land used for sports and games

Usage examples:

We used to play cricket on the rec., steve is the city's parks and rec director., they decorated th…

noun

A light snack or drink.

Usage examples:

Light refreshments are available

noun

A small amount of food or drink

Usage examples:

[ c ] light refreshments will be available after the meeting.

noun

The state of being free from tension and anxiety.

Usage examples:

I guided my patient into a state of hypnotic relaxation

noun

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

Usage examples:

The restoration of andrew's sight

noun

An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.

Usage examples:

Team sports such as soccer and rugby

verb

Wear or display (a distinctive item).

Usage examples:

He was sporting a huge handlebar moustache

noun

A game, competition, or similar activity, done for enjoyment or as a job, that takes physical effort and skill and is played or done by following particular rules

Usage examples:

[ c ] football, baseball, and basketball are all team sports., [ u ] do you hunt for sport or in or…