Cocooning

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Retreat into the seclusion of one's own home during leisure time, as for privacy or escape: "The harassments of daily life—looming nuclear incineration, rude waiters—have driven people to cocooning.” ( George F. Will).
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  • v. Present participle of cocoon.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. The act of forming or spinning cocoons.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. retreating to the seclusion of your home (as for privacy or escape)
    • Verb Form
    cocooned    cocooning    cocoons   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    natural object    retreat    enclose    wrap    enfold   
    Cross Reference
    calcined cocoons   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    case    covering    pod   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Bethune    Boone    Calhoun    June    Karun   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    chrysalis    pupa    caterpillar    wrap    wisp   
     
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