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1. : the action of receding : recession entry 1. 2. : a hidden, secret, or secluded place or part. 3. a. : indentation, cleft. a deep recess in the hill. b. : alcove. a recess lined with books. 4. : a suspension of business or procedure often for rest or relaxation. children playing at recess. recess. 2 of 2. verb. recessed; recessing; recesses.
recess noun (SPACE) [ C ] a small area in a room that is formed by one part of a wall being set back further than other parts: The room has a recess designed to hold bookshelves. [ C usually plural ] a secret or hidden place: Psychoanalysts aim to explore the deepest / innermost recesses of the mind.
noun. temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity. Synonyms: vacation, break, rest, respite. a period of such withdrawal. a receding recede part or space, as a bay or alcove in a room. an indentation in a line or extent of coast, hills, forest, etc.
recess noun (SPACE) [ C ] a small area in a room that is formed by one part of a wall being set back farther than other parts: The room has a recess designed to hold bookshelves. [ C usually plural ] a secret or hidden place: Psychoanalysts aim to explore the deepest / innermost recesses of the mind.
Recess is a break from doing something, like work or school. Almost everyone looks forward to taking a recess — even if you don't have access to monkey bars. Recess comes from the Latin word recessus, meaning "a going back, retreat."
recess noun (NOT WORKING) Add to word list. a time in the day or in the year when a parliament or law court is not working: a parliamentary / congressional recess. The court is in recess for thirty minutes. recess noun (SCHOOL) a period of free time between classes at school: At recess the boys would fight. recess noun (WALL)
Definition of recess noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
