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

Today, Vasquez and Garcia balance their social media presence with their day jobs as community integration facilitators at the organization Social Vocational Services, working with individuals with developmental disabilities and taking them on recreational activities.

From Los Angeles Times

But “this has the potential to delay local efforts already in progress and negatively affect the limited recreational space that we already have in South County.”

From Los Angeles Times

The study suggests that activity behaviour during working hours may be more relevant to 24-hour blood pressure than recreational physical activity.

From Science Daily

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

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