recessionary

American  

[ri-sesh-uh-ner-ee] / rɪˈsɛʃ əˌnɛr i /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or causing recession, especially economic recession.

   recessionary market pressures.

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recessionary British  

/ rɪˈsɛʃənərɪ /

adjective

1. of, caused by, or undergoing economic recession

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Etymology

Origin of recessionary

First recorded in 1955–60; recession ¹ + -ary

Example Sentences

But they should be considered a nonzero recessionary risk, insofar as sector-specific shocks have been historical contributors.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

You could see a decline in AI investment because of a recessionary shock elsewhere, whether in energy or something else.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Most efficient among them is residential investment, which leads by seven quarters on average and has the deepest average contraction heading into recessionary periods.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

“During economic slowdowns or recessionary environments, one of our favorite strategies is buying companies consistently buying back shares on a net basis,” wrote Wolfe Research Chief Investment Strategist Chris Senyek in a note Wednesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

The AI buildout has created a new class of “critical assets,” which Arun argued will require “policymakers to manage the boom-bust cycle in a way that preserves crucial investments in recessionary conditions.”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 2025