recreational

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

For, or relating to, recreation.

Adjective

Examples

This is perhaps what we call recreational reading and we may be doing something useful in supplying it, if not anything strictly educational or even librarious.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “recreational” mean?

For, or relating to, recreation.

Is “recreational” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.