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cocooning
co·coon C0449200 (kə-ko͞on′)n.1. a. A protective case of silk or similar fibrous material spun by the larvae of moths and certain other insects as a cover for the pupa.b. A similar natural protective covering or structure, such as the egg case of a spider.2. A protective plastic coating that is placed over stored military or naval equipment.3. Something that envelops, protects, or isolates: "a star hidden in a cocoon of dust" (Freeman Dyson)."Actors live in a cocoon of praise. They never meet people who don't like them" (Robert Morley).v. co·cooned, co·coon·ing, co·coons v.tr.1. To envelop (an insect) in a cocoon. 2. To wrap in a blanket or other covering.3. To cause to be isolated or protected from harsh, dangerous, or disturbing realities; insulate.v.intr. To be isolated or protected from harsh, dangerous, or disturbing realities, especially by remaining indoors at home in one's free time.
[French cocon, from Provençal coucoun, diminutive of coco, shell, from Late Latin coccum, from Latin, berry, oak gall, from Greek kokkos, seed, berry.]co•coon•ing (kəˈku nɪŋ)
n. the practice of spending leisure time at home, esp. watching television or using a VCR. [1985–90, Amer.] cocooningThe spraying or coating of an aircraft or equipment with a substance, e.g., a plastic, to form a cocoonlike seal against the effects of the atmosphere.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | cocooning - retreating to the seclusion of your home (as for privacy or escape)seclusion - the act of secluding yourself from others |
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cocooningStaying at home and isolated from others physically. Coined in the 1990s by Faith Popcorn, CEO of marketing consultancy BrainReserve, electronic devices enable people to purchase everything imaginable and communicate with anyone and everyone without leaving one's habitat. In addition, since 911, some people fear congregating in crowds.MedicalSeecocooncocooning
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