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.—
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recreationally
adverb
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The small mountain town of Tryon ranks among the nation’s top places for recreational activities, affordable prices and other amenities that may appeal to older adults, according to results published Tuesday, March 11.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Peterson also loves snowmobiling, an activity that doubles as an adventure-seeker's recreational activity and a common form of transportation for Port Alsworth’s roadless society.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The Poudre River Improvement Fund will pay for projects to enhance the river’s flows, water quality, ecosystem and recreational opportunities.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
Several states in the U.S. gave the green light to recreational cannabis use, bringing the total number to over 30.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Peterson also loves snowmobiling, an activity that doubles as an adventure-seeker's recreational activity and a common form of transportation for Port Alsworth’s roadless society.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The Poudre River Improvement Fund will pay for projects to enhance the river’s flows, water quality, ecosystem and recreational opportunities.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
Several states in the U.S. gave the green light to recreational cannabis use, bringing the total number to over 30.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreational. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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