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.—
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recreationally
adverb
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—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2024
Listen to this article Legal cannabis sales in Maryland have topped $1.1 billion since the recreational pot market opened up on July 1, 2023, state officials said Wednesday.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2024
Although only service animals are allowed in public libraries, pets are allowed at the city’s recreational and park facilities.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
Boaters will notice an overall increase in officer patrols both on the water and at recreational boating checkpoints.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2024
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South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2024
Listen to this article Legal cannabis sales in Maryland have topped $1.1 billion since the recreational pot market opened up on July 1, 2023, state officials said Wednesday.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2024
Although only service animals are allowed in public libraries, pets are allowed at the city’s recreational and park facilities.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
Boaters will notice an overall increase in officer patrols both on the water and at recreational boating checkpoints.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2024
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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreational. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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