Recumbent

Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪˈkəmˈbɛnt/

Recumbent (adjective)

  1. In a position where the body is lying flat or leaning back.
  2. A type of bicycle where the rider sits in a laid-back position.

Examples

  • The cat was recumbent on the sofa.
  • He found her recumbent under the tree.

Common collocations: recumbent position, remain recumbent, recumbent bike, ride a recumbent

Synonyms of Recumbent

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Recumbent

  • describing a vertical position
  • being on one's feet