Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index C Cite convalescence: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: con•va•les•cence Pronunciation: (kon"vu-les'uns), [key] — n. the gradual recovery of health and strength after illness. the period during which one is convalescing. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: convalescence (Thesaurus) convalesce convalescent TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. January 2021 Current Events: US News The Holocaust (1933–1945) Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Noble Titles and Ranks in a Monarchy The 5 Best Air Purifiers of 2020 Inaugural Trivia Related Content Daily Word Quiz: skein Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language