recreational
adjective
rec·re·a·tion·al
ˌre-krē-ˈā-shnəl 
-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
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recreationally
adverb
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The Clubhouse lineup has served as one of the key silhouettes for On tennis, already with a Pro version launched in spring 2024, an on-court version directed toward beginner and recreational players.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Commercial and recreational fishing are threats to the sharks, and they’re often targeted for their fins.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Environmental & Community Benefits: Removing the dam could restore a more natural river flow, improve fish passage, and enhance local ecosystems—all of which can provide long-term environmental and recreational benefits to the community.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
In Louisville, Kentucky, Damon Stinson says his dad, Bob, came up with the idea of creating individual brackets in the 1970s, inspired by a recreational softball league.
—Natalie Bennett, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Commercial and recreational fishing are threats to the sharks, and they’re often targeted for their fins.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Environmental & Community Benefits: Removing the dam could restore a more natural river flow, improve fish passage, and enhance local ecosystems—all of which can provide long-term environmental and recreational benefits to the community.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
In Louisville, Kentucky, Damon Stinson says his dad, Bob, came up with the idea of creating individual brackets in the 1970s, inspired by a recreational softball league.
—Natalie Bennett, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreational. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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