relaxation
noun
re·lax·a·tion
ˌrē-ˌlak-ˈsā-shən 
ri-ˌlak-,
especially British ˌre-lək-
Synonyms
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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Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
Mack doesn’t put on his helmet and pads, but that doesn’t mean the day is one of pure relaxation.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
However, for those who seek rest and relaxation in Los Angeles, this is certainly a serene spot.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Aqua Blue Though blue might be associated with calmness and relaxation, Nashville designer Haley Beckham-Shetty would never paint a room aqua blue—and for good reason.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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 25 Nov. 2024.
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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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