Recess

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɛs/

Recess (noun)

  1. A short break during the school day for students to rest or play.
  2. A temporary stop in an activity or meeting.
  3. A small space or hollow area in a wall or surface.

Examples

  • Children play outside during recess.
  • Recess is a time for students to relax.

Common collocations: play during recess, recess time, supervise recess, take a recess, call a recess

Synonyms of Recess

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Recess

  • — when referring to an ongoing activity