A village in County Galway, Ireland.

(countable) A depressed, hollow, or indented space, such as a niche in architecture, or the location of communal lavatories in a prison.

(countable) A hidden or remote place, often inaccessible or obscure.

(countable) A temporary stoppage or break in activity, often referring to the suspension of proceedings in a government body or a designated time away from studying during the school day for a meal or recreation.

(countable, historical) A decree or resolution of the diet of the Holy Roman Empire or the Hanseatic League.

(transitive) Position something a distance behind another thing, create a recess or niche, conceal or hide, and temporarily suspend a meeting or make a recess appointment.

(intransitive, chiefly US, government) Adjourn or suspend proceedings of an official body or meeting for a period of time.