recess
noun
temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity.
recessed
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past participleof recess.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof recess.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
recessnountemporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity.
Example Sentences
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The remaining bedrooms boast recessed lighting, mirrored closets, and private outdoor spaces.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
Behind every roof beam is recessed LED lighting, with individual lighting control for every strand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
At the halfway point, it would’ve saved everyone time had the court just huddled, announced its decision from the bench, and recessed early for lunch.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2025
And, ingeniously, three ancient Roman pavement-mosaics, recessed, are now visible beneath traversable glass floors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
When the court recessed for lunch, Ellsberg walked to the defense table, fell into a chair, and sobbed.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
