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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Government and recreational facilities — the tennis center, skate park and softball field — also currently exist at the site.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2025
In addition to its office space, Peña Station offers a range of residential, hospitality, retail and recreational amenities, including over 1,400 multifamily homes, such as Continental Properties’ Springs at Peña Station, along with 70 townhomes.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 July 2025
The Sacramento region has seen more facilities and courts emerge, welcoming the sport and its athletes whether recreational or competitive.
—Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
The purchase agreement gave the state an easement for recreational access for nearly 140 acres, and another 120 acres — including the former tobacco sheds on Hoskins Road — was earmarked as farmland preservation.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2025
In addition to its office space, Peña Station offers a range of residential, hospitality, retail and recreational amenities, including over 1,400 multifamily homes, such as Continental Properties’ Springs at Peña Station, along with 70 townhomes.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 July 2025
The Sacramento region has seen more facilities and courts emerge, welcoming the sport and its athletes whether recreational or competitive.
—Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
The purchase agreement gave the state an easement for recreational access for nearly 140 acres, and another 120 acres — including the former tobacco sheds on Hoskins Road — was earmarked as farmland preservation.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025
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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreational. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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