recessionary

American  

[ri-sesh-uh-ner-ee] / rɪˈsɛʃ əˌnɛr i /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or causing recession, especially economic recession.

   recessionary market pressures.

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recessionary British  

/ rɪˈsɛʃənərɪ /

adjective

1. of, caused by, or undergoing economic recession

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Etymology

Origin of recessionary

First recorded in 1955–60; recession ¹ + -ary

Example Sentences

“A confluence of headwinds—even if each individually is not strong enough to turn the cycle—can take a sluggish economy and make it a recessionary one.”

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

"If it's a matter of three days, it's not serious. But if it's over a longer period, then it will have an additional recessionary effect," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

“During economic slowdowns or recessionary environments, one of our favorite strategies is buying companies consistently buying back shares on a net basis,” wrote Wolfe Research Chief Investment Strategist Chris Senyek in a note Wednesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

So it’s worth looking at how Gave’s portfolio would do in recessionary times.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 17, 2025

On the one hand, labor market and survey-based data such as the ADP private payroll report and consumer sentiment surveys suggest recessionary risks shouldn’t be ignored, with slower hiring and more workers seeking jobs.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025