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recreational
Recreational (adj) means relating to activities done for fun or relaxation, not for work or necessity. Example: “The park has several recreational facilities, including tennis courts.”
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Relating to activities done for fun or relaxation, not for work or necessity.
"The park has several recreational facilities, including tennis courts."
"Recreational drug use is illegal in most countries."
How to use recreational
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone for fun rather than for work or as a necessity.
Common pairings
recreational activity
recreational drug use
recreational vehicle
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Etymology
From recreation plus -al.
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Rhymes for recreational
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
hexagonal
fictional
emotional
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Frequently asked questions
What does “recreational” mean?
The word “recreational” means relating to activities done for fun or relaxation, not for work or necessity. In plain terms, done for fun rather than for work or as a necessity.
How do you use “recreational” in a sentence?
Here is “recreational” used in a sentence: “The park has several recreational facilities, including tennis courts.”
What part of speech is “recreational”?
“Recreational” is an adjective.
Is “recreational” a common word?
“Recreational” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between recreational and professional?
Recreational describes activities done for fun or relaxation rather than for money, while professional describes activities done as paid work or at a competitive standard. A recreational cyclist rides for enjoyment; a professional cyclist competes for a living.
What is the difference between recreational and leisure?
Recreational is an adjective describing active pursuits done for enjoyment, such as recreational sports; leisure refers to free time itself or the relaxed activities that fill it. You spend leisure time on recreational activities.
What are common collocations with recreational?
Recreational commonly appears before nouns such as "activities," "facilities," "vehicle," "drugs," and "use." The phrases "recreational vehicle" (RV) and "recreational drugs" are especially frequent fixed expressions.
When should you use recreational instead of amateur?
Use recreational to stress that something is done purely for enjoyment or relaxation, and amateur to stress that it is unpaid or non-expert. A recreational player takes part for fun, while an amateur player may still compete seriously but without payment.
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