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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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Plaintiffs claimed that Feel Free was marketed as a drink that could induce calmness and relaxation, and was no more habit-forming than caffeine—but that using the product had led many customers to become addicted to it.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
Audiobooks with soothing narration help sleep, while apps like Calm and Soundscape provide music and ambient noise to promote relaxation.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The long-term meditation practice involves silently repeating a mantra in your head to achieve deep relaxation.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaxation. Accessed 31 Dec. 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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