re·ces·sion
ri-ˈse-shən 
plural recessions
1
: the act or action of receding : withdrawal
the recession of floodwaters
The exposed roots of teeth, commonly caused by gum recession, can be protected by using a composite resin in combination with an adhesive resin.—
American Dental Association
American Dental Association2
economics
: a period of significantly reduced general economic activity that is marked especially by declines in employment and production and that lasts more than a few months
The country is in a recession.
a period of economic recession
The spurt of economic growth that usually follows recessions isn't in sight this time.—David Wessel
compare depression sense 2a
David Wessel3
: a departing procession (as of clergy and choir at the end of a church service)
re·ces·sion
(ˌ)rē-ˈse-shən
: the act of ceding back to a former possessor
Synonyms
Examples of recession in a Sentence
Noun (1)
the country is just coming out of a recession, so expect to see fewer layoffs and more new jobs in the coming year
a retiring CEO making a gradual recession from the daily rigors of running a major corporation
Recent Examples on the WebAimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 May 2024
Related Articles With multiple outlets spending Biden’s entire term proclaiming a recession is imminent, there is no recession.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 23 May 2024
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Noun
No Answer: The correct answer is B. As commonly defined by economists, a recession is a slump in economic activity, or when GDP is negative.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 May 2024
Related Articles With multiple outlets spending Biden’s entire term proclaiming a recession is imminent, there is no recession.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 23 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for recession
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recession. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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recession
noun
re·ces·sion
ri-ˈsesh-ən
: pathological withdrawal of tissue from its normal position
advanced gum recession
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