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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In November, voters in Nebraska supported the legalization of medical marijuana, while an attempt to legalize marijuana for recreational use failed to reach the 60 percent threshold in Florida.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The magnificent mountain landscape, pristine streams, abundant wildlife, and invigorating fresh air that inspire you to slow down and savor your surroundings have all drawn recreational adventurers for decades.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
While commercial fishing remains canceled for a third consecutive year, fishery regulators recently decided to allow a limited season for recreational fishing on certain dates and with strict quotas.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
The largest piece of the budget is almost $235 million in the general fund that covers everyday operations such as police and fire protection, street maintenance and recreational services.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
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James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The magnificent mountain landscape, pristine streams, abundant wildlife, and invigorating fresh air that inspire you to slow down and savor your surroundings have all drawn recreational adventurers for decades.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
While commercial fishing remains canceled for a third consecutive year, fishery regulators recently decided to allow a limited season for recreational fishing on certain dates and with strict quotas.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
The largest piece of the budget is almost $235 million in the general fund that covers everyday operations such as police and fire protection, street maintenance and recreational services.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreational. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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