recreation

Distraction is a synonym of recreation.

As nouns the difference between distraction and recreation

is that distraction is something that distracts while recreation is recreation (process of recreating or result of this process).

Merrymaking is a related term of recreation.

As nouns the difference between merrymaking and recreation

is that merrymaking is joyful festivities, especially as a celebration while recreation is recreation (process of recreating or result of this process).

Recreation is a related term of gambol.

As nouns the difference between recreation and gambol

is that recreation is recreation (process of recreating or result of this process) while gambol is an instance of running or skipping about playfully.

As a verb gambol is

to move about playfully; to frolic.

Merriment is a related term of recreation.

As nouns the difference between merriment and recreation

is that merriment is a state of enjoyable exuberance while recreation is recreation (process of recreating or result of this process).

As nouns the difference between recreation and buffoonery

is that recreation is any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates while buffoonery is foolishness, silliness; the behaviour expected of a buffoon.

Recreation is a related term of enjoyment.

As nouns the difference between recreation and enjoyment

is that recreation is recreation (process of recreating or result of this process) while enjoyment is (uncountable) the condition of enjoying anything.

Recreation is a related term of lark.

As a noun recreation

is recreation (process of recreating or result of this process).

As a proper noun lark is

, from lark as a byname or for a catcher and seller of larks.

Recreation is a synonym of gaiety.

As nouns the difference between gaiety and recreation

is that gaiety is   The state of being happy while recreation is any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.