relaxation
noun
re·lax·a·tion
ˌrē-ˌlak-ˈsā-shən 
ri-ˌlak-,
especially British ˌre-lək-
Synonyms
Examples of relaxation in a Sentence
I like to play the guitar for relaxation.
What I need is some rest and relaxation.
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Special Features: —The power slide-out section means there is plenty of room for both rest and relaxation.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 July 2024
Delta’s newest lounge, the Delta One space in New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, certainly provides all the opulence, relaxation, fine dining, and even art that travelers need.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 June 2024
In addition, there are self-service wellness options including nine relaxation pods, five of which offer full-body, zero-gravity massage chairs.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
Christian Braun isn’t planning any trips to faraway places for some well-deserved rest and relaxation during this, his second offseason as an NBA player.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 July 2024
Delta’s newest lounge, the Delta One space in New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, certainly provides all the opulence, relaxation, fine dining, and even art that travelers need.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 June 2024
In addition, there are self-service wellness options including nine relaxation pods, five of which offer full-body, zero-gravity massage chairs.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
Christian Braun isn’t planning any trips to faraway places for some well-deserved rest and relaxation during this, his second offseason as an NBA player.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaxation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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relaxation
noun
re·lax·a·tion
ˌrē-ˌlak-ˈsā-shən, ri-ˌlak-, especially British ˌrel-ək-
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2
: the reduction of contractile force in a muscle or muscle fiber
especially
: the lengthening that typically characterizes inactive muscles or muscle fibers
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