recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkə-və-rē 
-ˈkəv-rē
plural recoveries
1
: the act, process, or an instance of recovering
especially
: an economic upturn (as after a depression)
2
: the process of combating a disorder (such as alcoholism) or a real or perceived problem
Examples of recovery in a Sentence
This policy may slow the pace of economic recovery.
We hope for the recovery of the stolen paintings.
Their mission was the recovery of the space capsule.
Recent Examples on the Web
On her birthday, Kate released the last of her Mother Nature videos on social media, using the platform to promote her message of being outside among wildlife and open spaces as a key to her wellbeing and recovery from her cancer treatment.
—
Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Venezuela’s external liabilities, including arbitration claims and bilateral debts — estimated at $150 billion to $170 billion, according to Reuters — complicates any recovery timeline, said Eric Fine, a portfolio manager from VanEck.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2026
Still, orange juice can be helpful in certain situations, such as giving quick energy, meeting vitamin C needs, supporting appetite during recovery or unintentional weight loss, or when someone cannot eat solid foods.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
For homeowners, the battle to collect insurance money after the Eaton and Palisades fires has exacerbated a grueling recovery that's far from over.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for recovery
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Venezuela’s external liabilities, including arbitration claims and bilateral debts — estimated at $150 billion to $170 billion, according to Reuters — complicates any recovery timeline, said Eric Fine, a portfolio manager from VanEck.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2026
Still, orange juice can be helpful in certain situations, such as giving quick energy, meeting vitamin C needs, supporting appetite during recovery or unintentional weight loss, or when someone cannot eat solid foods.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
For homeowners, the battle to collect insurance money after the Eaton and Palisades fires has exacerbated a grueling recovery that's far from over.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for recovery
Cite this Entry
“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recovery. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkəv-(ə-)rē
plural recoveries
: the act or process or an instance of recovering
Medical Definition
recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkəv-(ə-)rē
plural recoveries
: the act of regaining or returning toward a normal or healthy state
Legal Definition
recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkə-və-rē
plural recoveries
1
: the act, process, or fact of recovering
2
a
: the obtaining, getting back, or vindication of a right or property by judgment or decree
especially
: the obtaining of damages
b
: an amount awarded by or collected as a result of a judgment or decree
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
