Recession Definition & Meaning
recession
- noun
- the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year
- a small concavity
- the withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service
- the act of ceding back
- the act of becoming more distant
"Recession" in song lyrics
See how recession is used in real songs:
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"President Bush will bring us out of this recession"
Chubb Rock f/ 3rd Bass + more — Bring 'Em Home Safely -
"Stop the war and fight recession"
Crooked I f/ Sally Anthony — Been So Long -
"Riker's Island in the '80's, Elmi' recession"
House Gang Animalz f/ Inspectah Deck — All My Life
Words that rhyme with recession
Usage tips for "recession"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does recession mean?
- the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year a small concavity the withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service the act of ceding back the act of becoming more distant
- What part of speech is recession?
- Recession is a noun.
- How many definitions does recession have?
- Recession has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).