noun๐ShareA break, pause or vacation."Spring recess offers a good chance to travel."timeperiodholidayentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn inset, hole, space or opening."Put a generous recess behind the handle for finger space."architecturepartbuildingspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA time of play during the school day, usually on a playground; break, playtime."Students who do not listen in class will not play outside during recess."timeeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA decree of the imperial diet of the old German empire."Because the legal complexities surrounding land ownership traced back to the recesses of the Holy Roman Empire, the modern German government established a special commission to clarify property rights. "politicsgovernmenthistorylawnationstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA withdrawing or retiring; a moving back; retreat."the recess of the tides"areaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe state of being withdrawn; seclusion; privacy."The artist sought the recesses of her studio, craving the peace and quiet she needed to create. "mindcharacterphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA place of retirement, retreat, secrecy, or seclusion."The quiet recesses of the library offered a peaceful retreat from the noisy city streets. "placeareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA secret or abstruse part."the difficulties and recesses of science"partareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA sinus."Here are a few options, building in complexity: The doctor checked the recesses of her nose for inflammation. (Simple and direct) A CT scan showed fluid in the recesses of his skull, indicating a sinus infection. (More medical context) " anatomyorganbodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo inset into something, or to recede."Recess the screw so it does not stick out."architecturebuildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo take or declare a break."Class will recess for 20 minutes."timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo appoint, with a recess appointment."The president recessed the judge's appointment until after the election. "politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make a recess in."to recess a wall"architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading