recreation vs romp

romp vs recreation

recreation and romp both are nouns.

recreation is not a verb while romp is a verb.

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

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

recreation: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
romp: gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

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, merriment, playfulness, gambling, gaming, play, game, jest, jocularity, joke, night life, nightlife, interest, pastime, pursuit, child's play, play, caper, frolic, gambol, play, athletics, sport.

recreation (noun)	romp (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation	an easy victory
	a girl who behaves in a boyish manner

recreation (verb)	romp (verb)
	win easily
	play boisterously
	run easily and fairly fast

Difference between recreation and romp

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