recess

noun
UK: /rɪˈses/
US: /ˈriːses/

  1. A break from work or school.

    1. The students are at recess now.
    2. The court is in recess for the afternoon recess break until 2 PM.

  2. A small space set back in a wall or room.

    1. The books are in a recess.
    2. She placed a beautiful vase in the window recess in the living room.

Synonyms

break interval pause intermission nook alcove
recess verb

  1. To take a break.

    1. The court will recess soon.
    2. The meeting will recess for lunch, and then we will continue the recess.

  2. To set something back into a wall or surface.

    1. They recessed the lights in the ceiling.
    2. The builders recessed the cabinet to create a sleeker kitchen recess.
recess adjective

  1. Relating to a break or temporary suspension of business.

    1. The students had recess activities.
    2. The recess appointment allowed the president to fill the position during the break.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "recess" in English means: A break from work or school., A small space set back in a wall or room..

The phonetic transcription of "recess" is /rɪˈses/ in British English and /ˈriːses/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "recess": break, interval, pause, intermission, nook, alcove.

Example usage of "recess": "The students are at recess now.". More examples on the page.