sport vs recreation

recreation vs sport

sport and recreation both are nouns.

sport is a verb but recreation is not a verb.

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

As nouns, recreation is a hypernym of sport; that is, recreation is a word with a broader meaning than sport:

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

Other hypernyms of sport include diversion.

sport (noun)	recreation (noun)
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition	an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
the occupation of athletes who compete for pay	activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation
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

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

Difference between sport and recreation

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