recreational

[rek-ree-ey-shuh-nl]

adjective

1. of or relating to recreation.

   recreational facilities in the park.

2. (of a drug or medication) used for recreation and enjoyment rather than to treat a medical condition.

   recreational drugs such as marijuana and alcohol.

recreational

/ ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃənəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or used for recreation

   recreational facilities

2. (of a drug) taken for pleasure rather than for medical reasons or because of an addiction

Other Word Forms

• recreationally adverb
• multirecreational adjective
• unrecreational adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of recreational¹

First recorded in 1650–60; recreation ( def. ) + -al ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Natalie said she accepted she probably would not have known if Beth was experimenting with recreational drug use in her youth.

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That was a holiday in parts of early Canada called “militia muster day,” where able-bodied men would participate in military training before engaging in recreational activities.

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For those using cannabis recreationally, taking more than expected can be dangerous.

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He added: "These were offset by lower prices for a range of recreational and cultural purchases including live events."

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Over the years, he’s swam and biked recreationally, and enjoys walking and dancing at parties.

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