1. moving back or away; becoming more distant
2. gradually becoming less noticeable or prominent
3. sloping backward from a normal position
Usage: often used to describe hairlines or chins

Examples

• The receding floodwaters left behind mud and debris.
• His receding hairline made him look older than his age.
• The sound of the train grew fainter as it disappeared into the distance.
• The receding tide revealed shells and seaweed on the beach.
• She watched the receding figure until it vanished completely.
• The actor’s receding chin was barely noticeable on camera.
• Economic fears are receding as the market stabilizes.