Recess Definition & Meaning
recess
- noun
- a state of abeyance or suspended business
- a small concavity
- an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
- an enclosure that is set back or indented
- a pause from doing something (as work); "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate"
- verb
- put into a recess; "recess lights"
- make a recess in; "recess the piece of wood"
- close at the end of a session; "The court adjourned"
"Recess" in song lyrics
See how recess is used in real songs:
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"Make Jerry Springer jump on my balls, take a recess"
Analog Brothers — Analog Technics -
"Playing them corners harder than kids at recess"
Bless 1 — Starving Artist -
"schools out no recess"
Blox — Dirty
Words that rhyme with recess
Usage tips for "recess"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "recess" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for recess to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does recess mean?
- a state of abeyance or suspended business a small concavity an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands) an enclosure that is set back or indented a pause from doing something (as work); "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate" put into a recess; "recess lights" make a recess in; "recess the piece of wood" close at the end of a session; "The court adjourned"
- What part of speech is recess?
- Recess is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does recess have?
- Recess has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).