noun
- the practice of staying at home and avoiding social activities, especially as a way to feel safe and comfortable
Usage: informal
verb
- present participle of cocoon: wrapping or enclosing something protectively
- present participle of cocoon: staying at home and avoiding social contact
Usage: informal
Examples
- After the stressful week, she spent the weekend cocooning at home with books and tea.
- The trend of cocooning became more popular during the pandemic.
- He’s been cocooning himself in blankets all winter.
- The caterpillar is cocooning itself in preparation for transformation.
- Many people found comfort in cocooning during uncertain times.
- She’s cocooning in her apartment, avoiding all social events.
- The protective parent was cocooning her child from any potential harm.