what does recess mean
recess (Noun) A break, pause or vacation. Spring recess offers a good chance to travel. recess (Noun) An inset, hole, space or opening. Put a generous recess behind the handle for finger space. recess (Noun) A time of play, usually, on a playground. Students who do not listen in class will not play outside during recess. recess (Verb) To inset into something, or to recede. recess (Verb) To take or declare a break. recess (Adjective)