Get to know Recessed better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like sunken or hollow.
Recessed meaning
- Set back; located in a hole, space, or opening.
- withdrawn; secluded
- having a recess or nook
Using Recessed
- The main meaning on this page is: Set back; located in a hole, space, or opening. | withdrawn; secluded | having a recess or nook
- Useful related words include: deep-set, sunken, hollow, concave.
- In the example corpus, recessed often appears in combinations such as: recessed lighting, the recessed, recessed the.
Context around Recessed
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 8 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Recessed
- In this selection, "recessed" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, leinenweber, guild, garage, lighting, lights and silent stand out and add context to how "recessed" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include at the recessed ceiling lights and car garage recessed from the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "recessed" sits close to words such as abattoir, agi and agitations, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with recessed
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The chamber then recessed until Friday. (6 words)
He was born without cheekbones, causing his jaw to be recessed. (11 words)
The draw handles are recessed, which gives the refrigerator a smooth face. (12 words)
The principal bedroom includes Designers Guild recessed Silent Glist electric curtain and voile behind which is a wall of sliding doors so the bedroom and adjoining broken-plan en suite can enjoy a view to the garden and wafts of summer breezes. (42 words)
For example, Sun Tunnel Skylights from Velux can be installed in as little as 90 minutes and funnel natural light from the roof through the attic and into the room below with an aesthetic that resembles recessed lighting. (38 words)
As for the front camera — a 16-megapixel model with an f/2.09 aperture — it emerges from a recessed portion on the top of the Nex 3, driven by a purpose-fit motor and customized gear. (37 words)
Example sentences (20)
Rita’s testimony began near the end of the fourth day of trial and lasted only about half an hour before U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber recessed the trial for the day.
The chamber then recessed until Friday.
The principal bedroom includes Designers Guild recessed Silent Glist electric curtain and voile behind which is a wall of sliding doors so the bedroom and adjoining broken-plan en suite can enjoy a view to the garden and wafts of summer breezes.
There are metal bars at all four corners for added strength, and the lid has recessed compartments to hold small tools or parts while you're working.
Your AirPods microphone may be fuzzy due to dirt and debris that has accumulated in the recessed areas of your AirPods.
It is reached by a ladder and partly illuminated by recessed lighting gleaming out of perforated panels like stars.
On the right is the cosy lounge which has a recessed fireplace with a log burning stove, timber mantle and brick-paved hearth.
Recessed shelves in the shower area are particularly useful for holding toiletries without cluttering the floor or ledges.
The draw handles are recessed, which gives the refrigerator a smooth face.
The home also features a full front porch close to the sidewalk, unfinished basement, and a one-car garage recessed from the front facade.
For example, Sun Tunnel Skylights from Velux can be installed in as little as 90 minutes and funnel natural light from the roof through the attic and into the room below with an aesthetic that resembles recessed lighting.
He fell onto the bed and stared at the recessed ceiling lights while the first lady gently climbed in beside him.
He was born without cheekbones, causing his jaw to be recessed.
Mitch McConnell has recessed the Senate without taking action and Trump calls the bill dead on arrival.
Recessed lighting can give an office a sleek look, and lights that can dim can allow workers to adjust their lighting based on how much they need at any given point in the workday.
The decor and finishes are all starkly modern, with muted shades of white and grey, plus dozens of recessed lights.
This can be achieved with ceiling-mounted fixtures, but recessed lights typically have the best effect.
After a brief discussion, Norton recessed momentarily to allow the plaintiffs’ attorney, Will Chason, to review the appraisal and discuss it with his clients.
As for the front camera — a 16-megapixel model with an f/2.09 aperture — it emerges from a recessed portion on the top of the Nex 3, driven by a purpose-fit motor and customized gear.
Commons Speaker Geoff Regan messaged news of the test to all MPs, staff and Commons officials on Dec. 15, after the House had recessed for the holidays.
Common combinations with recessed
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: