recession

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: re-ces-sion (3)
English Definition

A period of temporary economic decline.

Example Sentence

The country is sliding into a deep recession.

US IPA /rɪˈseʃn/
UK IPA /rɪˈseʃn/

Synonyms

downturn depression slump decline

Antonyms

boom prosperity growth