cocooning

[ kuh-koo-ning ]

noun

1. the comforting self-care practice of staying in and spending time at home rather than going out to socialize, especially enjoying quiet or sedentary leisure activities or entertainment:

   After the excitement and activity of the holidays, I look forward to cocooning for the entire month of January.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cocooning¹

An Americanism dating back to 1985–90; cocoon ( def ) + -ing ¹( def )