recreation vs merriment

merriment vs recreation

recreation and merriment both are nouns.

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

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

recreation: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
merriment: activities that are enjoyable or amusing

Other hyponyms of recreation include antic, caper, joke, prank, put-on, trick, bathing, celebration, festivity, dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore, amusement, entertainment, escapade, lark, escape, escapism, eurhythmics, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurythmy, fun, 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)	merriment (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	activities that are enjoyable or amusing
activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation	a gay feeling

Difference between recreation and merriment

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