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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Shea Simmons, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Ancient Chinese healers prescribed it for pain relief, while Indian Ayurvedic medicine valued it for relaxation and digestion.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
Sitting in a sauna is often associated with relaxation and wellness.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
The drug, which is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines, works by slowing activity in the brain to allow for relaxation, according to MedlinePlus.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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 13 Apr. 2025.
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relaxation
noun
re·lax·a·tion
ˌrē-ˌlak-ˈsā-shən, ri-ˌlak-, especially British ˌrel-ək-
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: 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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