Definition of "recess"
Kid-friendly meaning of recess, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "recess" mean?
recess (noun) — a break in the school day when kids get to play.
Example sentences using "recess"
Grade K–2
Recess is the best!
Grade 3–5
We always invent a brand-new game of tag right after lunch during long recess.
Grade 6–8
Recess gets dismissed as just play, but it's also where most kids practice the negotiation and friendship skills that quietly run their later lives.
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