recreational

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.

Here is “recreational” used in a sentence: “The park has several recreational facilities, including tennis courts.”

“Recreational” is an adjective.

“Recreational” is a fairly common word in modern English.

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.

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.

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.

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.