recreation vs sport

sport vs recreation

recreation and sport both are nouns.

recreation is not a verb while sport is a verb.

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

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

recreation: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
sport: an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

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, romp, athletics.

recreation (noun)	sport (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation	the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
	verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
	someone who engages in sports
	(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
	a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances
	(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine

recreation (verb)	sport (verb)
	play boisterously
	wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

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