recreation vs celebration

celebration vs recreation

recreation and celebration both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
recreation	Yes	No	No	No
celebration	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, celebration is a hyponym of recreation; that is, celebration is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than recreation:

recreation: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
celebration: any joyous diversion

Other hyponyms of recreation include antic, caper, joke, prank, put-on, trick, bathing, festivity, dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore, amusement, entertainment, escapade, lark, escape, escapism, eurhythmics, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurythmy, fun, merriment, playfulness, gambling, gaming, play, game, jest, jocularity, joke, night life, nightlife, interest, pastime, pursuit, child's play, play, caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp, athletics, sport.

recreation (noun)	celebration (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	any joyous diversion
activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation	the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual
	a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

Difference between recreation and celebration

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