Leisure vs. Recreation

Leisure vs. Recreation — Is There a Difference?
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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.
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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 leisure

Recreationnoun

Something that is made as a copy; a replica; a duplicate

visited a recreation of a colonial village.
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Leisurenoun

freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity;

he lacked the leisure for golf

Recreationnoun

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 recreation

Recreationnoun

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