noun / verb
recess
A hollow space set back from a surface.
A small statue stands in a recess in the wall.
Etymology
The source names a withdrawal. A recess in a surface appears to withdraw backward from the surrounding plane, creating a hollow or sheltered space.
More examples
- Dust collects in the shallow recesses of the carved door.
- The builders recess the cabinet into the bathroom wall.
- The handle is recessed into the drawer front.
Forms
recess · recesses · recessed · recessing
Similar words
- niche
- Usually a wall recess for displaying a decorative object.
- alcove
- Usually a larger recessed area within a room.
- indentation
- A depression in a surface, not necessarily a usable space.