noun · academic

recreation

/ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/re·cre·A·tion

Band 4-5speakingtask2

activities done for enjoyment when one is not working; organised leisure

Examples

The city council invests in recreation facilities for young people.

Outdoor recreation is important for health.

He works in recreation management at the university.

Band 8 sentence

Public investment in recreation facilities can significantly improve community wellbeing.

Collocations

  • recreation facilities
  • outdoor recreation

Word family

recreational adjectiverecreate verb (rare)

Common mistakes

There are many recreations in the park.There are many recreational activities in the park.

He study recreation management.He studies recreation management.

Say it for a higher band

5leisure activities6recreational activities7+recreation

Synonyms

leisure activities

Easily confused

leisure activities

Local authorities provide leisure activities for teenagers.

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