verb🔗ShareTo inset into something, or to recede."Recess the screw so it does not stick out."architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take or declare a break."Class will recess for 20 minutes."timeactioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo appoint, with a recess appointment."Due to the urgent need for a judge and with Congress in recess, the President recessed Judge Miller to the Supreme Court. "politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make a recess in."to recess a wall"architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSet back; located in a hole, space, or opening."The lightbulb was recessed in the ceiling, making it less noticeable. "architecturepropertyspacebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareWithdrawn; secluded"The recessed lighting in the hallway created a warm and inviting atmosphere. "architectureappearancepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving a recess or nook"The bathroom mirror had a recessed light above it, providing focused illumination for shaving. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
