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.—
David Migoya
David Migoya
recreationally
adverb
Examples of recreational in a Sentence
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With more recreational value attached to the river, some local groups hope to bring economic momentum to river towns and protect the natural resources of the waterway in the process.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 23 Apr. 2024
The sand serves as not only a beach buffer, but also valuable recreational space – and without it, the region’s tourism and revenue would suffer, officials argue.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
Great Parks of Hamilton County is draining the lake to dredge it, remove an invasive weed threatening local wildlife and build a boardwalk and other recreational amenities.
—The Enquirer, 23 Apr. 2024
Expanding recreational facilities that are good for entertainment and families.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024
According to Pew Research, 54% of Americans live in a state where the recreational use of marijuana is legal.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
That would’ve meant figuring out car pools or public transportation to and from work, and little ability to shuttle her boys, ages 12 and 3, to doctor’s appointments and recreational activities.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 13 Apr. 2024
Indiana marijuana laws:Ohio voted to legalize recreational marijuana.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Apr. 2024
However, there are rules that should be followed when flying your drone outdoors:
Fly only for recreational purposes.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 12 Apr. 2024
Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 23 Apr. 2024
The sand serves as not only a beach buffer, but also valuable recreational space – and without it, the region’s tourism and revenue would suffer, officials argue.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
Great Parks of Hamilton County is draining the lake to dredge it, remove an invasive weed threatening local wildlife and build a boardwalk and other recreational amenities.
—The Enquirer, 23 Apr. 2024
Expanding recreational facilities that are good for entertainment and families.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024
According to Pew Research, 54% of Americans live in a state where the recreational use of marijuana is legal.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
That would’ve meant figuring out car pools or public transportation to and from work, and little ability to shuttle her boys, ages 12 and 3, to doctor’s appointments and recreational activities.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 13 Apr. 2024
Indiana marijuana laws:Ohio voted to legalize recreational marijuana.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Apr. 2024
However, there are rules that should be followed when flying your drone outdoors:
Fly only for recreational purposes.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreational. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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