cocooning Synonyms & Antonyms
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Cocooning as a Noun
1
The formation of a cocoon.
2
The act of staying inside one's home, insulated from perceived danger, instead of going out.
Cocooning as a Verb
1
present participle and gerund of cocoon
2
To envelop in a protective case
3
To withdraw into such a case.
Word Forms & Grammar
cocooning (countable and uncountable, plural cocoonings)
cocooning
Words That Rhyme With Cocooning
Origin of Cocooning
The sense of staying in one's home was coined by American futurologist Faith Popcorn in 1981.
Word Facts for Cocooning
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Meaning | The formation of a cocoon |
| Plural | cocoonings |