Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recesso
noun
/rɪˈsɛsoʊ/
Definition
a period of time during which a group of people, such as a legislative body, temporarily pauses or suspends its meetings or activities.
Examples
- The school will have a recesso during the winter holidays.
- After a long session, the committee decided to take a recesso to discuss their options.
- During recesso, students are encouraged to relax and recharge.
Meaning
Recesso refers to a break or recess, often associated with educational or legislative settings, during which normal proceedings are halted.
Synonyms
- break
- hiatus
- intermission
- pause