recovery

🇺🇸 /rɪˈkʌvəri/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈkʌvəri/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford5000CEFR-B2
noun
B2

Getting better after being sick or hurt

My father has made a full recovery from his surgery.

C1

Getting better or stronger again after a problem

The country is hoping for an economic recovery this year.

R

Getting back something that was lost or stolen

The police announced the recovery of the stolen jewelry.

R

A hospital room where patients go right after surgery

She was moved to the recovery room after her operation.

translation

n. Getting better after being sick or hurt; Getting better or stronger again after a problem; Getting back something that was lost or stolen; A hospital room where patients go right after surgery

Word Forms

Plural recoveries