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    recessed
    /ˈrēˌsest/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a fixture or architectural feature) set or built in a recess in the surrounding wall or surface: "supplement the light from the chandelier with recessed lights along the perimeter of the room"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRECESSED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Recessed means built in a space in a wall, such as a light or a door. See how to use this word in sentences and learn its pronunciation and translations.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRECESSED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Recessed means built in a space in a wall, such as a light or a door. See how to use this word in sentences and learn its pronunciation and translations.

  4. www.thefreedictionary.com › recessedRecessed - definition of recessed by The Free Dictionary

    Recessed means set into the surrounding wall or having a sunken area. It can also refer to a temporary cessation of activities or a remote place. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRECESSED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Recessed means set into the wall that surrounds it, such as a door or window. Learn how to use this adjective with sentences and pronunciation from Collins English Dictionary.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › recessedRecessed - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of recessed. adjective. having a sunken area. synonyms: deep-set, sunken. hollow. not solid; having a space or gap or cavity. adjective. resembling an alcove. synonyms:

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › recessRecess Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Recess can be a noun or a verb, and it has different meanings in different contexts. As a noun, it can mean a hidden place, an indentation, a suspension of work, or a period of relaxation. As a verb, it can mean to put into a recess, to make a recess, or to interrupt for a recess.

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › recessedRecessed Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Learn the meaning of recessed as an adjective and a verb, with synonyms, antonyms, and sentence examples. Recessed can mean set back, located in a hole, space, or opening, or withdrawn, secluded.