recreational
English meaning: Recreational
Definition
For, or relating to, recreation.
Example
“The park offers many recreational activities, from kayaking to hiking.”
Another example: “The state recently legalized the recreational use of cannabis.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral adjective describing something done for enjoyment or leisure rather than work, money, or necessity. Common in contexts of sport, travel, and drug policy (recreational use). US spelling matches UK.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'recreation' (from Latin 'recreatio', restoration, refreshment) plus the suffix '-al'; the adjective is recorded from the 17th century.
Synonyms
Antonyms / Opposites
- professional
- occupational
- vocational
Related Words
Common Collocations
- recreational activities
- recreational use
- recreational facilities
- recreational vehicle
- recreational drug
- recreational sport
Word Forms
recreational (adj); recreationally (adv); recreation (n); recreate (v)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
Images
CC-licensed · free to useVideo
Language information
- Language
- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Indo-European
- Speakers
- 1.5B