Leisure vs. Recreation

Difference Between Leisure and Recreation
Leisurenoun
Free time when one is not working or attending to other duties.
Recreationnoun
Physical or mental activity pursued primarily for pleasure.
Leisurenoun
Relaxation or activities engaged in during such time
the pursuit of leisure.Recreationnoun
An activity, such as a game or hobby, that is pursued primarily for pleasure.
Leisurenoun
Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.
Recreationnoun
The act of creating something again
undertook the recreation of levees after the flood.Leisurenoun
Free time, time free from work or duties.
Recreationnoun
Something that has been created again
published a recreation of the original version of the oratorio.Leisurenoun
Time at one's command, free from engagement; convenient opportunity; hence, convenience; ease.
Recreationnoun
The act of making something to be a copy of something else
assisted in the filmmakers' recreation of an earlier era.Leisurenoun
time available for ease and relaxation;
his job left him little leisureRecreationnoun
Something that is made as a copy; a replica; a duplicate
visited a recreation of a colonial village.Leisurenoun
freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity;
he lacked the leisure for golfRecreationnoun
Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.
Recreationnoun
The process of recreating something.
Recreationnoun
The result of this process.
Recreationnoun
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates;
scuba diving is provided as a diversion for touristsfor recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzlesdrug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreationRecreationnoun
activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation;
time for rest and refreshment by the pooldays of joyous recreation with his friends