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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Standup comedian Scott Losse didn’t set out to make fun of mountain biking, snowboarding, and other recreational activities on his Instagram feed.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 17 Feb. 2025
Prioritize locations with access to essential services such as health care, recreational activities and social networks.
—Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2025
The crash occurred not far from a fuel depot used by recreational boaters and the Harbor Police Dock.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
After a head-spinning week of court filings, appeals and emergency stays, Colorado Springs voters will not have to decide in April on the validity of their decision last fall to legalize recreational marijuana sales in the conservative city.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2025
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 17 Feb. 2025
Prioritize locations with access to essential services such as health care, recreational activities and social networks.
—Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2025
The crash occurred not far from a fuel depot used by recreational boaters and the Harbor Police Dock.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
After a head-spinning week of court filings, appeals and emergency stays, Colorado Springs voters will not have to decide in April on the validity of their decision last fall to legalize recreational marijuana sales in the conservative city.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreational. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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