re·lax·a·tion 
/ˌri:ˌlækˈseɪʃən/ noun
plural re·lax·a·tions /ˌri:ˌlækˈseɪʃən/ noun 1 [noncount] a : a way to rest and enjoy yourself
▪ I like to play the guitar for relaxation.
b : time that you spend resting and enjoying yourself
▪ What I need is some rest and relaxation. 2 : something that you do to stop feeling nervous, worried, etc. [noncount] ▪ relaxation techniques/exercises [count] ▪ (Brit) Her favourite relaxation is listening to music. 3 [noncount] : the act of making something (such as a muscle) less tense, tight, or stiff
▪ the relaxation of muscles = muscle relaxation — sometimes used figuratively ▪ the relaxation of winter's grip on the country 4 : the act of becoming or causing something to become less severe or strict [noncount] ▪ Workers demanded the relaxation of the company's strict dress code. [count] ▪ a relaxation of rules ▪ relaxations of safety regulations
▪ I like to play the guitar for relaxation.
b : time that you spend resting and enjoying yourself
▪ What I need is some rest and relaxation.
▪ the relaxation of muscles = muscle relaxation — sometimes used figuratively ▪ the relaxation of winter's grip on the country
