relaxation
noun
re·lax·a·tion
ˌrē-ˌlak-ˈsā-shən 
ri-ˌlak-,
especially British ˌre-lək-
Examples of relaxation in a Sentence
I like to play the guitar for relaxation.
What I need is some rest and relaxation.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Upstairs, the main bedroom features sliding glass doors that flood the room with light and open out to a private deck for morning coffee or evening relaxation.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
The property sits along Lake Mangonia and is dotted with swaying palm trees, lush plantings, and plenty of nooks for relaxation.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
As for relaxation, the four-story, 103,000-square-foot spa and wellness center features a hydrothermal experience that has a wow factor.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for relaxation
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaxation. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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relaxation
noun
re·lax·a·tion
ˌrē-ˌlak-ˈsā-shən, ri-ˌlak-, especially British ˌrel-ək-
1
2
: the reduction of contractile force in a muscle or muscle fiber
especially
: the lengthening that typically characterizes inactive muscles or muscle fibers
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