Recreational

/ˌrɛkriˈeɪʃənl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to or denoting activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.

Many people enjoy recreational activities such as hiking and cycling during the weekends.

Designed for enjoyment or relaxation rather than work or serious purposes.

The city has built several recreational parks for its residents to enjoy.

Pertaining to leisure and often involving sports or recreational activities.

Recreational sports are a great way to stay fit while having fun with friends.

Activities involving games, sports, or other leisure pursuits.

They organized a recreational fishing trip for the local community.

From the Latin 'recreatio', meaning 'refreshment' or 'restoration'.

recreational therapy

A type of therapy that uses recreational activities to aid in recovery.

recreational vehicle (RV)

A vehicle equipped for living in and designed for recreational travel.

recreational fishing

Fishing for pleasure or competition rather than for profit.

recreation

Activities engaged in for enjoyment.

recreationalist

A person who participates in recreational activities.

recreantly

In a manner related to recreation.

Rec

We’re hitting the rec this weekend for some fun.

Recreationally

I only use it recreationally, not seriously.