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.

Origin of cocooning

1
An Americanism dating back to 1985–90; cocoon + -ing1

Words Nearby cocooning

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