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Definition recess in American English

recess noun

noun
/ˈriˌses/
1

a short time between periods of work in an official organization, especially a court or parliament

Example

He intends to push the nomination toward a vote before next month's Senate recess.

Example

Court is in recess until Tuesday.

Synonyms and related words
pause interval halt absenteeism break career gapper
1.1

a period between school classes when students can eat, rest, or play. The British word is break.

Synonyms and related words
after-school assembly class
2

a space in a room where part of a wall is farther back than the rest of it

Synonyms and related words
baseboard clerestory corner
Definition recess in American English