relaxation

noun

ˌrē-ˌlak-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce relaxation (audio)
Definition of relaxationnext
1
as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself what do people in this jerkwater town do for relaxation?

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2
as in rest
freedom from activity or labor meditating in a state of total relaxation

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Recent Examples of relaxation The Greek island boasts both relaxation and conveniences thanks to its abundance of high-quality accommodation options, spa and wellness facilities, and beautiful beaches. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Magnesium glycinate and zinc glycinate are minerals commonly tied to relaxation and sleep regulation. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 25, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026 Of course, a family vacation should include some time for relaxation. — Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026 Functional sleep beverages like Moonbrew Hot Cocoa, Beam Dream Powder, Mindful Evening Cocoa and Clevr Sleeptime Latte lead the current crop, blending cocoa with ingredients marketed for relaxation. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for relaxation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
  1. recreation
  2. rest
  3. fun
  4. leisure
  5. entertainment
  6. resting
  7. enjoyment
  8. amusement
Noun
  • The 1,200-square-foot finished, walkout lower level currently features a large home office and a dedicated recreation area.
    — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
  • The golf course that once existed primarily to support parking and recreation now hosts nationally recognized music festivals.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of recreation
Noun
  • It's also advised to use PTO for part of the trip to ensure genuine rest, as a workation isn't a substitute for a true break.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Take a look A lawmaker laid to rest The late Senator Lindsey Graham’s South Carolina funeral service will be held on Wednesday.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of rest
Noun
  • My favorite way to spend an afternoon, though, was borrowing one of the hotel's bicycles and pedaling around South of Fifth, where quiet residential streets quickly give way to cafés, the marina, and the fun buzz of Ocean Drive.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • His goal, going back to the beginning, was just for people to have fun listening his music.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026
Definition of fun
Noun
  • For the typical leisure traveler, price and total travel time are the metrics that drive booking decisions, according to Jeff Galak, associate professor of marketing at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • This suggests something deeper in American culture that has made leisure reading seem less desirable or less valuable.
    — John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of leisure
Noun
  • Though Wasserman hasn’t been charged with any crime, the exchanges took place before Maxwell had been charged with any wrongdoing, and the LA28 board backed Wasserman, the entertainment mogul sold his agency after several prominent artists fled.
    — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The fifth-floor suite includes a custom bar sink and entertainment nook ready-made for gatherings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026
Definition of entertainment
Noun
  • Circular patios and courtyards will direct light into the building, while gardens and outdoor resting places will allow visitors to take in views of the nearby Pichincha volcano.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 24 July 2026
  • Speculation is that the photo was taken as the family was on their way to visit the final resting place of Princess Diana, who is buried on a secluded island in Round Oval Lake.
    — StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 24 July 2026
Definition of resting
Noun
  • No one forces us to perform the role, the financial rewards for those who make the international list are considerable, and for the most part the enjoyment found on the field makes up for the plentiful aggro off it.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 23 July 2026
  • Under long-standing gift tax principles, gifts that postpone the beneficiary’s present use or enjoyment are typically treated as gifts of a future interest.
    — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of enjoyment
Noun
  • Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, a combined amusement and water park that makes an easy add-on to any early season game-day itinerary.
    — Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson posted a selfie alongside his teammate Arvid Lindblad on an EasyJet flight out of Belgium last Sunday, sparking amusement among fans who had not expected two F1 drivers to put faith in the budget airline.
    — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of amusement

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