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| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usu. one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| camp1 |
to stay for a while in a tent or other temporary outdoor shelter for the purpose of recreation or inexpensive accommodation, or as part of military operations (sometimes fol. by "out"). [1/9 definitions] |
| camping |
the activity of staying for a while in a tent or other temporary outdoor shelter for the purpose of recreation or to save money on accommodation while traveling. |
| canteen |
a place of entertainment and recreation for enlisted military personnel. [1/3 definitions] |
| day room |
a room for recreation, reading, or writing, as in a military barracks, nursing home, or other institution. |
| developer |
someone engaged in buying land and developing it for housing, businesses, recreation, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| family room |
a large room in which a family usu. gathers for recreation, conversation, relaxation, and the like. |
| garden |
(often. pl.) a public park or recreation area, often devoted to the housing and display of plants or animals. [1/6 definitions] |
| go-cart |
a small, lightweight, gas-powered, four-wheeled vehicle used for racing or recreation; kart. [1/4 definitions] |
| grounded |
(informal) unable to go out for recreation alone or with friends due to being punished for bad behavior. [1/2 definitions] |
| in-line skating |
rollerskating on in-line skates for recreation or to display skilled moves. |
| kart |
a small, lightweight, gas-powered, four-wheeled vehicle used for racing or recreation; go-cart. |
| kayak |
a similar boat used in recreation and sports. [1/2 definitions] |
| kiteboarder |
some who engages in kiteboarding as recreation or sport. |
| kitesurfer |
someone who engages in kitesurfing as recreation or sport. |
| patio |
a usu. paved and roofless area that adjoins a house and is used for dining or recreation. [1/2 definitions] |
| pavilion |
a light, often open-sided building used for shelter or recreation, as in a park. [1/4 definitions] |
| play |
to engage in recreation; have fun. [1/22 definitions] |
| playground |
any place for recreation. [1/2 definitions] |
| playroom |
a room set aside for recreation. |
| playtime |
time set aside for play or recreation, esp. for children. |
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