recumbent

[US]/rɪˈkʌmbənt/
[UK]/rɪˈkʌmbənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. lying down or reclining.

Example Sentences

The picnickers were recumbent on thick moss under a big tree.

Look from the history, majority of local transportation company is to build the old business at 50 time, recumbent person pulls the development of original work configuration of pickaback to rise.

He lay recumbent on the sofa, reading a book.

The patient remained recumbent in bed after surgery.

The recumbent bike at the gym is great for cardio workouts.

She enjoys the comfort of a recumbent bicycle for long rides.

The recumbent position helps relieve pressure on the lower back.

He prefers a recumbent chair for relaxation in the garden.

The recumbent posture is commonly used in yoga for relaxation.

The recumbent rider pedaled steadily along the bike path.

She reclined in a recumbent position to watch the sunset.

The recumbent position is recommended for pregnant women to reduce strain.

Real-world Examples

He moved a few steps in that direction, and now he perceived a recumbent figure almost close to his feet.

Source: Returning Home

A recumbent figure started up from the grass and came running toward them through the flickering screen of light and shade.

Source: Ah, pioneers!

Accordingly, they went down to the drawing-room, where the esteemed lady with no nonsense about her, was recumbent as usual, while Sissy worked beside her.

Source: Difficult Times (Part 1)

The smallest he-baby stumbled over one of the sepulchral slabs so much admired by Mr. Ruskin, and entangled his feet in the features of a recumbent bishop.

Source: The Room with a View (Part 1)

So did the horses with drowsy bells, in long files of carts, creeping slowly towards the interior; so did their recumbent drivers, when they were awake, which rarely happened; so did the exhausted laborers in the fields.

Source: Sixth Level Morning Reading Beautiful Articles

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