recreational
adjective
rec·re·a·tion·al
ˌre-krē-ˈā-shnəl 
-shə-nᵊl
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of recreation
a recreational area
recreational activities
2
: of or relating to recreational drugs or their use
a recreational drug user
Colorado's burgeoning marijuana industry had struggled under its own astonishing success since legal recreational sales began Jan. 1.—
David Migoya
David Migoya
recreationally
adverb
Examples of recreational in a Sentence
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Indiana marijuana laws:Ohio voted to legalize recreational marijuana.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Apr. 2024
However, there are rules that should be followed when flying your drone outdoors:
Fly only for recreational purposes.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 12 Apr. 2024
The economics of the decision are crippling for communities that rely on revenue from commercial or recreational fishing activities.
—Chris Spinder, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
The Pacific Fishery Management Council, a multi-state, quasi-federal body that decides on ocean fishing seasons, voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend shutting down commercial and recreational fishing along the coast.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Pilots who fly under recreational rules must pay $5 to get a registration that covers all of their aircraft, while professional pilots have to register each of their drones individually, each for $5.
—Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
That opposition comes despite 72 percent of voters in Prince George’s backing a 2022 referendum that legalized the recreational use of cannabis in Maryland, exceeding the 67 percent support statewide.
—Lateshia Beachum, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Unplugged Mom Dear Unplugged: Did your husband and your father start their recreational lives as very young children playing violent video games intended for adults?
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
With a focus on design, innovation, and craftsmanship, Vision Marine continues to redefine recreational boating for a more sustainable future.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Apr. 2024
However, there are rules that should be followed when flying your drone outdoors:
Fly only for recreational purposes.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 12 Apr. 2024
The economics of the decision are crippling for communities that rely on revenue from commercial or recreational fishing activities.
—Chris Spinder, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
The Pacific Fishery Management Council, a multi-state, quasi-federal body that decides on ocean fishing seasons, voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend shutting down commercial and recreational fishing along the coast.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Pilots who fly under recreational rules must pay $5 to get a registration that covers all of their aircraft, while professional pilots have to register each of their drones individually, each for $5.
—Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
That opposition comes despite 72 percent of voters in Prince George’s backing a 2022 referendum that legalized the recreational use of cannabis in Maryland, exceeding the 67 percent support statewide.
—Lateshia Beachum, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Unplugged Mom Dear Unplugged: Did your husband and your father start their recreational lives as very young children playing violent video games intended for adults?
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
With a focus on design, innovation, and craftsmanship, Vision Marine continues to redefine recreational boating for a more sustainable future.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
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1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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