recess

Definition

  • n. a small concavity
  • n. an enclosure that is set back or indented
  • v. put into a recess
  • v. make a recess in

Word forms

Past participle
recessed
Past tense
recessed
Present participle
recessing
Third person singular
recesses

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The children eagerly waited for recess to play outside.

  2. vt.

    The architect decided to recess the windows to create a more modern look.

  3. vi.

    After a long week of work, I plan to recess for a few days to recharge.