recess — a period when activity is temporarily stopped; a break in school or court proceedings
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a period when activity is temporarily stopped; a break in school or court proceedings
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːses/
Example Sentences
- The judge called for a recess when the lawyer's phone started playing 'Baby Shark' at full volume.
- During recess, Tommy discovered that trading his sandwich for Pokemon cards was not his best financial decision.
- The parliament will recess next week for the holidays.
recess
NOUN[/ˈriːses/]
a period when activity is temporarily stopped; a break in school or court proceedings
The school bell rings and kids stampede outside for recess.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'recedere' meaning 'to go back' or 'withdraw', combining the prefix 're-' (back) and 'cedere' (to go or yield). The word entered Middle English via Old French and was used to describe a temporary withdrawal or pause from activity.
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + cess (from cedere, to go/yield) = recess (a going back or temporary stop)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The judge called for a recess when the lawyer's phone started playing 'Baby Shark' at full volume.”
“During recess, Tommy discovered that trading his sandwich for Pokemon cards was not his best financial decision.”
“The parliament will recess next week for the holidays.”
“The ancient vase was carefully placed in a protective recess.”
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