Recess ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Recess ( noun )

1. A period of time when a legislative body is not in session.
2. A recess or an indentation in a wall, a piece of furniture, or a surface.
3. A period of leisure or relaxation.
4. 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:

1. The senate is in recess for the next two weeks.
2. The recess in the wall was just big enough for a small child to fit in.
3. The recess was a perfect place to hide a small treasure.
4. He took a recess from work for a few weeks to relax.
5. The recess in the mountains was a beautiful spot.

(As a verb)

Recess ( verb )

1. A period of time when a legislative body is not in session.
2. A recess or an indentation in a wall, a piece of furniture, or a surface.
3. A period of leisure or relaxation.
4. 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:

1. The senate is in recess for the next two weeks.
2. The recess in the wall was just big enough for a small child to fit in.
3. The recess was a perfect place to hide a small treasure.
4. He took a recess from work for a few weeks to relax.
5. The recess in the mountains was a beautiful spot.