cocooning
[ kuh-koo-ning ]
/ kəˈku nɪŋ /
noun
the practice of spending leisure time at home, especially watching television or using a VCR.
Origin of cocooning
An Americanism dating back to 1985–90
Words nearby cocooning
coconut oil,
coconut palm,
coconut shy,
coconut water,
cocoon,
cocooning,
cocopan,
cocos islands,
cocos plate,
cocotte,
cocoyam
Definition for cocooning (2 of 2)
cocoon
[ kuh-koon ]
/ kəˈkun /
noun
verb (used without object)
to produce a cocoon.
verb (used with object)
Origin of cocoon
1690–1700; < French
cocon < Provençal
coucoun egg-shell, equivalent to
coco shell (< Latin
coccum; see
cochineal) + French
-on diminutive suffix
OTHER WORDS FROM cocoon
co·coon·like, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for cocooning
cocoon
/ (kəˈkuːn) /
noun
- a silky protective envelope secreted by silkworms and certain other insect larvae, in which the pupae develop
- a similar covering for the eggs of the spider, earthworm, etc
a protective spray covering used as a seal on machinery
a cosy warm covering
verb
(tr)
to wrap in a cocoon
Word Origin for cocoon
C17: from French
cocon, from Provençal
coucoun eggshell, from
coco shell, from Latin
coccum kermes berry, from Greek
kokkos grain, seed, berry; compare
coccus
Scientific definitions for cocooning
cocoon
[ kə-kōōn′ ]
A case or covering of silky strands spun by an insect larva and inhabited for protection during its pupal stage.
A similar protective structure, such as the egg cases made by spiders or earthworms.