recessed Definition

recess
noun

1. A space, such as a niche or alcove, set in a wall.

Thesaurus: niche, embrasure, hollow, nook, cleft, alcove.
2. Part of a room formed by a receding of the wall.

Example: dining recess
3. A hidden, inner or secret place.

Example: the dark recesses of her mind
Form: recesses (often)
4. A temporary break from work, especially of a law-court or of Parliament during a vacation.

Example: summer recess
(N Amer)
5. A short break between school classes.
6. anatomy.
A small indentation or cavity in an organ.

verb recesses, recessed, recessing

1. To put something in a recess.
2. To make a recess in (a wall, etc).
intr
3. Said especially of law-courts or Parliament: to take a break or adjourn.

Derivative: recessed
adj

Etymology: 16c: from Latin recessus a retreat, from recedere to recede.