Recessed Meaning in English
word · lemma: recess
ˈɹiˈsɛst/, /ɹɪˈsɛst
REE-sest or ri-SEST
ɹˈiːsɛst
REE-sest
Definition
Built into a surface so that it is set back and not sticking out; can also mean something placed in a hollowed space or slightly below the surrounding area.
Usage & Nuances
'Recessed' is often used to describe lighting ('recessed lights'), architectural features, or buttons set below a surface. It is formal/technical. Do not confuse with 'recess' as a school break.
Spanish: empotrado - hundidoPortuguese (BR): embutido - rebaixadoPortuguese (PT): embutido - rebaixadoChinese (Simplified): 嵌入的 - 凹陷的Chinese (Traditional): 嵌入的 - 凹陷的Hindi: अंदर धँसा हुआ - गड़ा हुआArabic: مدمج - غائرBengali: অন্তর্নিহিত - দেবে যাওয়াRussian: встроенный - утопленныйJapanese: 埋め込み型 - 凹んだVietnamese: âm tường - âm - lõm vàoKorean: 매립형 - 오목한Turkish: gömme - içe gömülmüşUrdu: دھنسا ہوا - مدفونIndonesian: tertanam - cekung
Example Sentences
There are recessed lights in the ceiling.
basic
The shelf is recessed into the wall.
basic
Press the recessed button to turn it off.
basic
I love how the recessed shelves make the room look more open.
natural
All the controls are recessed so you won’t hit them accidentally.
natural
The living room has recessed lighting for a modern feel.
natural