recesses Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. a momentary halt in an activity; a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended; a hollowedout space in a wall Example Sentence My class had two recesses today! Synonyms break; rest; pause; vacation Antonyms overtime; work Hear It! Say It! Write It! recesses Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: