Convalesce/ˌkɑːnvəˈles/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Healing Process Used to describe the time spent getting better physically after illness or injury. He's convalescing from a bout of pneumonia. Pro Tip 2/3Not Instant Indicates recovery takes a period of time and does not happen quickly. The doctor said she must convalesce for a few months. Pro Tip 3/3Place Matters Often used with a location to show where someone is resting to regain health. My uncle is convalescing at a seaside resort.