26984 words

recess

7 definitions • 9 examples
1
a period of time in the year when the members of a parliament, court of law, or other government organization are not meeting:

Examples:

The Supreme Court is in recess until October but could still consider the review request and respond at any time.
2
in school, a period of time between classes when children do not study:

Examples:

She never talked to teachers, never made friends, never played at recess.
3
a small area in a room that is formed by one part of a wall being set back further than other parts:

Examples:

The room has a recess designed to hold bookshelves.
4
a secret or hidden place:

Examples:

Psychoanalysts aim to explore the deepest/innermost recesses of the mind.
5
a period of time in which an organized activity such as study or work is temporarily stopped:

Examples:

Congress returns from its August recess next week.
After lunch, the kids have recess.
6
a secret or hidden place:

Examples:

He pointed his flashlight into the dark recesses of the cave.
7
A recess is also an alcove.

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