recess synonyms

recess

n.

  1. An intermission

    respite, rest, pause, hiatus, interlude, break, timeout, time off, downtime, lull, breathing spell, cessation, stop, suspension, interregnum, interval, interim, halt, coffee break, breather*.

  2. An indentation

    break, dent, corner, niche, pigeonhole, mouth, opening, embrasure, hollow, crutch, fork, angle; see also hole 2.

  3. A recessed space

    cell, cubicle, carrel, alcove, nook, niche, cranny, oriel, hiding place, ambush, apse, closet, crypt, cove, bay; see also hole 3.

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