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recreational

/ˌrekriˈeɪʃənəl/ /ˌrekriˈeɪʃnəl/

Meanings
adjective
For, or relating to, recreation.

Examples :

"The park offers many recreational activities, such as walking paths and a playground. "
entertainment sport

Related Words

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activities noun

/ækˈtɪ.vɪ.tiz/ /ækˈtɪv.ə.tiz/

The state or quality of being active; activeness.

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

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for preposition

/fɔːr/

Used to indicate the object or recipient of an action.

"This gift is for you."

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offers noun

/ˈɑfɚz/ /ˈɒfəz/ /ˈɔfɚz/

A proposal that has been made.

"I decline your offer to contract."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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many noun

/ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/

A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.

"Democracy must balance the rights of the few against the will of the many."

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playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

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paths noun

/pɑːðz/ /pæðz/

A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.

"The park has many winding paths for people to walk on. "

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recreation noun

/ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ /ɹiːkɹiˈeɪʃən/

Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.

"After a long day of work, gardening was a welcome recreation. "

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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such noun

/sʌt͡ʃ/

Something being indicated that is similar to something else.

"My sister's new job offers a similar salary; it's a good such for someone with her experience. "

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walking verb

/ˈwɔːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɔkɪŋ/

To move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with at least one foot on the ground at all times. Compare run.

"To walk briskly for an hour every day is to keep fit."

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park noun

[paːk] [pɐːk] [pɑːk]

An area of land set aside for environment preservation or recreation.

"The city park provides a beautiful place for families to relax and enjoy the outdoors. "