Recreational Pursuits

noun a short excursion or journey for pleasure

verb to make a short journey or excursion

• The group went on a leisurely jaunt through the countryside.
• Let's go for a quick jaunt to the park.
• We took a jaunt down to the beach for some fun in the sun.
• Her mind went on a jaunt through memories of her childhood.

noun a type of recreational activity in which a person jumps from an aircraft and free falls before deploying a parachute

• Many people dream of experiencing a sky dive at least once in their lifetime.
• I can't believe Sarah actually went sky diving last weekend!
• Dude, that sky dive was totally epic!
• Taking on new challenges can feel like a sky dive into the unknown.

noun the activity of searching for and collecting valuable or interesting items along a beach

verb to engage in the activity of searching for and collecting items along a beach

• Beachcombing is a popular activity for those who enjoy searching for seashells and other treasures along the shore.
• I love beachcombing for cool shells and rocks when I'm at the beach.
• Let's go beachcombing and see what kind of cool stuff we can find!
• In a way, beachcombing is like searching for hidden gems in life's journey.

noun A blend of the words 'craft' and 'afternoon', used to describe a creative gathering or activity involving crafting

• The community center hosted a crafternoon for local residents to come together and work on various art projects.
• My friends and I decided to have a crafternoon at my house, where we made DIY decorations for our bedrooms.
• I'm so excited for our crafternoon tomorrow, we're going to get our craft on and make some cool stuff!
• After a long week of work, I like to have a crafternoon to relax and unwind by getting creative with my hands.