Difference between Leisure and Recreation

Leisure

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Freedom provided by the cessation of activities. Time free from work or duties.

Recreation

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Any activity, such as play, that diverts, amuses or stimulates.

Example sentence: Maybe you weren't born with a silver spoon in your mouth, but like every American, you carry a deed to 635 million acres of public lands. That's right. Even if you don't own a house or the latest computer on the market, you own Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and many other natural treasures.