rec‧re‧a‧tion / ˌrekriˈeɪʃ ə n / noun [ uncountable and countable ]
an activity that you do for pleasure or amusement → hobby , pastime , leisure :
His only recreations are drinking beer and watching football.
the provision of recreation facilities (= places or equipment for people to use to enjoy themselves )
recreation ground/area/room
a recreation area for children to play in
— recreational adjective :
recreational activities
THESAURUS
fun noun [ uncountable ] especially spoken an experience or activity that is very enjoyable and exciting : The course was fun. | Have you ever been windsurfing? It’s really good fun. | I just want to relax and have some fun. | It’ll be fun seeing all my old friends again. | Running around a freezing hockey field isn’t my idea of fun.
enjoyment noun [ uncountable ] the feeling you get when you enjoy doing something : I get a lot of enjoyment out of working with young children.
pleasure noun [ countable ] an experience or activity that makes you feel happy and satisfied : The game was a pleasure to watch. | One of her greatest pleasures was walking in the mountains. | Ted enjoyed the simple pleasures of life: his family, his home, and his garden.
good/great time noun [ countable ] especially spoken a time when you enjoyed yourself : The kids all had a great time . | I remember the good times in Japan. | Were the 1960s really such great times?
a blast informal a very enjoyable experience – a very informal use : The trip was a blast!
entertainment noun [ uncountable ] things such as performances and films which are intended to be enjoyable : Three musicians provided the entertainment. | What do you do for entertainment around here? | They hired two dancers for entertainment.
relaxation noun [ uncountable ] a way of resting and enjoying yourself : I play the piano for relaxation. | Her work left little time for relaxation.
leisure noun [ uncountable ] the time when you are not working, when you can enjoy yourself – used especially in compounds : leisure activities | the leisure industry | People have more leisure time.
recreation noun [ uncountable and countable ] formal activities that you do to enjoy yourself : recreation facilities | The park is not just a place for recreation.