RECESS

n. 1 alcove, niche, nook, cranny, bay, hollow The statuette fits perfectly in that recess outside the library 2 respite, rest, interlude, time off, break, intermission, breather, breathing-spell, pause; holiday, vacation A brief recess has been scheduled to allow us to relax before continuing 3 recesses. innermost reaches, corners, secret places, depths, penetralia I searched for her name in the recesses of my mind