Hypernyms for "recreation"
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amusement
antic
athletics
bathing
caper
celebration
child''s play
dance
dancing
entertainment
escapade
escape
escapism
eurhythmics
eurhythmy
eurythmics
eurythmy
festivity
frolic
fun
gambling
gambol
game
gaming
interest
jest
jocularity
joke
lark
merriment
night life
nightlife
pastime
play
playfulness
prank
pursuit
put-on
romp
saltation
sport
terpsichore
trick
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.