"relaxation" meaning in English

See relaxation in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˌrilækˈseɪʃən/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-relaxation.wav [UK] Forms: relaxation [singular], relaxations [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. The state of relaxing or being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; what you get out of recreation activities.
    Sense id: simple-relaxation-en-noun-5Te5TI~h
  2. A stop to or easing of rigour.
    Sense id: simple-relaxation-en-noun-ArqTjZY7
  3. recreation; a task meant to give the mind or body relief after effort.
    Sense id: simple-relaxation-en-noun-FBDhpA3d
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          "text": "After working hard, it was time for some rest and relaxation."
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