doldrums
[ dohl-druhmz, dol-, dawl- ]
/ ˈdoʊl drəmz, ˈdɒl-, ˈdɔl- /
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noun (used with a plural verb)
a state of inactivity or stagnation, as in business or art: August is a time of doldrums for many enterprises.
the doldrums,
- a belt of calms and light baffling winds north of the equator between the northern and southern trade winds in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
- the weather prevailing in this area.
a dull, listless, depressed mood; low spirits.
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Words nearby doldrums
Dolby, dolce, dolce far niente, Dolcelatte, dolce vita, doldrums, dole, dole bludger, dole cupboard, doleful, dolente
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British Dictionary definitions for doldrums
doldrums
/ (ˈdɒldrəmz) /
noun the doldrums
a depressed or bored state of mind
a state of inactivity or stagnation
- a belt of light winds or calms along the equator
- the weather conditions experienced in this belt, formerly a hazard to sailing vessels
Word Origin for doldrums
C19: probably from Old English dol dull, influenced by tantrum
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Scientific definitions for doldrums
doldrums
[ dōl′drəmz′ ]
A region of the globe found over the oceans near the equator in the intertropical convergence zone and having weather characterized variously by calm air, light winds, or squalls and thunderstorms. Hurricanes originate in this region.
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doldrums
see in the doldrums.
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