recreational

[ rek-ree-ey-shuh-nl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to recreation:

   recreational facilities in the park.

2. (of a drug or medication) used for recreation and enjoyment rather than to treat a medical condition:

   recreational drugs such as marijuana and alcohol.

recreational

/ ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃənəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or used for recreation

   recreational facilities

2. (of a drug) taken for pleasure rather than for medical reasons or because of an addiction

Other Words From

• rec·re·a·tion·al·ly adverb
• multi·recre·ation·al adjective
• unrec·re·ation·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of recreational¹

First recorded in 1650–60; recreation ( def ) + -al ¹( def )

Example Sentences

The ECB said this "strikes an appropriate balance by ensuring fairness in the elite game while ensuring inclusivity at a recreational level".

From BBC

The study showed that Griffith Park hosted the highest levels of recreational activity, while the Santa Susana Mountains and Los Padres National Forest were least active.

From Science Daily

With the increased legalization of recreational cannabis, as many as 1 in 5 pregnant women in the U.S. are now using the drug to help with morning sickness, lower back pain or anxiety.

From Science Daily

A “master plan” had been drawn up to improve health and education, transport connections and recreational facilities for the island’s residents, and to develop the fishing sector and the exploitation of coconut by-products, he said.

From BBC

Detecting this along with recreational drugs and and industrial chemicals had "pointed us to sewage and other sources of urban effluent", he explained.

From BBC

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