recreational
Done for pleasure
Recreational describes activities done for enjoyment rather than work or necessity.
Recreational facilities include parks, pools, and sports fields.
A recreational vehicle is designed for leisure travel.
The phrase recreational drug distinguishes casual use from addiction or medical purposes: He's just a recreational user.
Skillful manual creation
- gardeningTending plants recreationally
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- paintingPigment on canvas
- woodworkingCraft of shaping lumber
photography · pottery · quilting · sewing · brewing · calligraphy · collecting · birdwatching
Competitive physical activities
- fitnessGood physical shape
- amateurNonprofessional participant
- intramuralWithin a single institution
- clubOrganization with membership
league · tournament · team · pickup · scrimmage · coaching · training · exercise
Leisure time away
- tourismLeisure travel sector
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
cruise · resort · picnic · roadtrip · retreat · excursion · backpacking · safari
Recreational trail walking
- bikingTraveling by pedal
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- canoeingWatercraft propulsion by paddle
- skiingSnow sport on runners
snowboarding · surfing · climbing · paddleboarding · snorkeling · diving · rafting · ziplining
crafting
Skillful manual creation
woodworking · photography · pottery · quilting · sewing · brewing · calligraphy · collecting · birdwatching · scrapbooking
athletics
Competitive physical activities
- fitnessGood physical shape
- amateurNonprofessional participant
- intramuralWithin a single institution
club · league · tournament · team · pickup · scrimmage · coaching · training · exercise · jogging
vacation
Leisure time away
sightseeing · cruise · resort · picnic · roadtrip · retreat · excursion · backpacking · safari · beach
hiking
Recreational trail walking
- bikingTraveling by pedal
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- canoeingWatercraft propulsion by paddle
skiing · snowboarding · surfing · climbing · paddleboarding · snorkeling · diving · rafting · ziplining · paragliding
playground
Children's outdoor recreation space
sandbox · tag · hide-and-seek · hopscotch · frolic · romping · toys · playdate · treehouse · carnival
videogames
Electronic interactive entertainment
- boardgamesTabletop competitive entertainment
- cardsStiff paper rectangles
- puzzlesProblems designed to challenge
arcade · chess · checkers · dominoes · mahjong · darts · billiards · pinball · foosball · bingo
- amateursamateur, hobbyist, nonprofessional, dabbler, novice
- -al adjectivescultural, emotional, environmental, federal, financial
- competition levelselite tier, top tier, mid tier, lower tier, upper tier
- fitness levelsfit, unfit, in shape, out of shape, athletic
- hobbyist levelsbeginner, novice, intermediate, advanced, expert
- sports adjectivesathletic, competitive, Olympic, varsity, professional
recreationaloccupational
Related to one's work
professional · vocational · work-related · obligatory · utilitarian
recreationalprofessional
Credentialed in one's field
competitive · nonrecreational · elite · occupational · serious
- recreational campingVoluntary outdoor lodging activity
- recreation centerPublic leisure venue
- recreational drugsMood-altering substances used for enjoyment
- recreation roomSpace for leisure activities
- recreational useNon-professional enjoyment purpose
- recreational vehicleMobile living quarters
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