Recess
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Recess ( noun )
- A period of time when a legislative body is not in session.
- A recess or an indentation in a wall, a piece of furniture, or a surface.
- A period of leisure or relaxation.
- An area of natural beauty in a landscape.
Origin:
Late middle english (in the sense "withdrawal, retirement"): from old french recess "withdrawal", from latin recessus "retreat, withdrawal", from recedere "go back", from re- "back" + cedere "go".
Examples:
- The senate is in recess for the next two weeks.
- The recess in the wall was just big enough for a small child to fit in.
- The recess was a perfect place to hide a small treasure.
- He took a recess from work for a few weeks to relax.
- The recess in the mountains was a beautiful spot.
(As a verb)
Recess ( verb )
- A period of time when a legislative body is not in session.
- A recess or an indentation in a wall, a piece of furniture, or a surface.
- A period of leisure or relaxation.
- An area of natural beauty in a landscape.
Origin:
Late middle english (in the sense "withdrawal, retirement"): from old french recess "withdrawal", from latin recessus "retreat, withdrawal", from recedere "go back", from re- "back" + cedere "go".
Examples:
- The senate is in recess for the next two weeks.
- The recess in the wall was just big enough for a small child to fit in.
- The recess was a perfect place to hide a small treasure.
- He took a recess from work for a few weeks to relax.
- The recess in the mountains was a beautiful spot.