Recreation \Rec"re*a"tion\ (-?"sh?n), n. [F. r['e]cr['e]ation, L. recreatio.]

The act of recreating, or the state of being recreated; refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil; amusement; diversion; sport; pastime.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Recreation \Re`*cre*a"tion\ (r?`kr?*?sh?n), n. [See Re-create.]

A forming anew; a new creation or formation.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)