recovery
/ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: recoveries
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost. — A clever verbal solution to an embarrassing verbal mistake.
NounRegister: colloquial
Examples
When I realized I'd called my teacher "Mom" again, I made a quick recovery saying that she loves me so much that she reminds me of my mother.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “recovery” mean?
The act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost.
Is “recovery” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.