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How to pronounce recreational in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms amateur, unpaid


recreational golfers.
reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating.
Type Words
Derivation recreation


a recreational area with a pool and ball fields.

Examples of recreational

recreational
The class, with each session running four hours, is for the recreational boater.
From the thenewstribune.com
Most of them used it daily for medical and recreational reasons, the paper said.
From the bloomberg.com
Tents and recreational vehicles are welcome but there are no electrical hookups.
From the online.wsj.com
When you look at most recreational runners, men and women are not the same size.
From the time.com
It's clear that recreational users of the river have been monitoring conditions.
From the omaha.com
She said other commercial, residential, or recreational uses were also possible.
From the boston.com
About 400 children play in the recreational league and 200 play on travel teams.
From the timesunion.com
That's 60 percent of somewhere between 50 and 65 million recreational fishermen.
From the washingtontimes.com
All through middle school and recreational leagues, my dad was always the coach.
From the post-gazette.com
More examples
  • Of or relating to recreation; "a recreational area with a pool and ball fields"
  • Amateur: engaged in as a pastime; "an amateur painter"; "gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals"; "recreational golfers"; "reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating"; "unpaid extras in the documentary"
  • (recreation) diversion: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; "scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists"; "for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles"; "drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation"
  • (recreation) refreshment: activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; "time for rest and refreshment by the pool"; "days of joyous recreation with his friends"
  • Recreation is any activity performed during one's leisure or free time. Recreational activities are often done for amusement, enjoyment or pleasure and are considered to be 'fun'. Almost any activity can be considered recreational when engaged in during one's free time.
  • (Recreation (film)) Recreation is a short comedy film written, directed, and starring Charlie Chaplin. It was released on 13 August 1914.
  • (Recreation) Related service; includes therapeutic recreation services, recreation programs, and leisure education.
  • (Recreation) leisure activities; what people do in their non-working time.
  • (Recreation) Different kinds of activities that amuse, stimulate, develop abilities, or provide an avenue for social contact. Recreational activities are usually considered to be fun and enjoyable.