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cocooning
[ kuh-koo-ning ]
noun
- 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.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cocooning1
An Americanism dating back to 1985–90; cocoon ( def ) + -ing 1( def )
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