cocooning

UK
/kəˈkuːnɪŋ/
US
/kəˈkunɪŋ/

Translations

cocooningnoun
Cocooning has become a popular trend as people prefer staying at home.
Уединение стало популярной тенденцией, так как люди предпочитают оставаться дома.
The caterpillar spins a cocoon to protect itself during metamorphosis.
Гусеница плетет кокон, чтобы защитить себя во время метаморфоза.
cocooninggerund / present participle
UK
/kəˈkuːnɪŋ/
US
/kəˈkunɪŋ/
Used to describe something that envelops or insulates like a cocoon, e.g., 'a cocooning coat'.
cocoonverb

cocooning

Gerund

cocooned
Past Simple
cocooned
Past Participle
cocooning
Gerund
UK
/kəˈkuːn/
US
/kəˈkun/
The caterpillar will cocoon itself before becoming a butterfly.
Гусеница окутывает себя, прежде чем стать бабочкой.
She likes to cocoon herself in a warm blanket during winter.
Она любит укутывать себя в теплое одеяло зимой.
Additional translations

Definitions

cocooningnoun
The practice of spending leisure time at home in preference to going out.
During the winter months, many people enjoy cocooning with a good book and a warm blanket.
A public-health strategy in which people in close contact with a vulnerable individual are vaccinated to protect that individual from infection.
Pertussis cocooning is recommended to protect newborns until they are old enough to receive their own shots.
cocooninggerund / present participle
Enveloping or insulating; providing a protective, cocoon-like covering.
She wrapped herself in a cocooning blanket to escape the chill.
cocoonverb
To envelop or surround in a protective or comforting way.
She cocooned herself in a warm blanket on the cold winter night.
To retreat into a private or protected space, often to avoid stress or danger.
After a long week, he cocooned in his room to recharge.