recessionproof

[ri-sesh-uhn-proof]

adjective

1. not susceptible to an economic recession.

   a recessionproof economy; He wants a long-term contract to make his job recessionproof.

Word History and Origins

Origin of recessionproof¹

First recorded in 1975–80; recession ¹ + -proof

Example Sentences

It turns out that the duo’s particular brand of substance abuse, self-absorption and high-end shopping is recessionproof.

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