Recreation
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Activity done for enjoyment when one is not working. The action or process of creating something again.
“The local council built a new recreation centre featuring a swimming pool, gymnasium, and sports facilities.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɛkriˈeɪʃən/
Syllables
rec·re·a·tion
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Four 'E's and two 'R's; focus on vowel distribution
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Worth 12 points; efficient for deploying multiple 'E's
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