recreational

adjective

rec·​re·​a·​tion·​al ˌre-krē-ˈā-shnəl How to pronounce recreational (audio)
-shə-nᵊl
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of recreation
a recreational area
recreational activities
2
: of or relating to recreational drugs or their use
a recreational drug user
Colorado's burgeoning marijuana industry had struggled under its own astonishing success since legal recreational sales began Jan. 1.David Migoya
recreationally adverb

Examples of recreational in a Sentence

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By rewarding safe behavior, the initiative aims to create lasting habits that prioritize safety on Minnesota’s roads and recreational areas. Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 Fitz 500 will be a part of the Fitzsimons Village, a mixed-use community that offers a blend of residential, retail and recreational spaces. Jessica Alvarado Gamez, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025 Erin Rushing served as chief executive officer of Trailblazers, a nonprofit dedicated to developing a recreational and active transportation infrastructure network in the region, until last month. Al Gaspeny, arkansasonline.com, 5 Feb. 2025 Colorado's standard for total yeasts and molds is 10 times lower than Michigan's limits for recreational cannabis flower. Ben Markus - Colorado Public Radio, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for recreational 

Word History

Etymology

recreation + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of recreational was in 1656

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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreational. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.

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