cocooning

co·coon·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-koo-ning]
- /kəˈku nɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-koo-ning]
- /kəˈku nɪŋ/

Definitions of cocooning word

noun cocooning the silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects, as silkworms, serving as a covering while they are in the pupal stage. 1
noun cocooning any of various similar protective coverings in nature, as the silky case in which certain spiders enclose their eggs. 1
noun cocooning a protective covering, usually consisting of polyvinyl chloride, sprayed over machinery, large guns on board ships, etc., to provide an airtight seal and prevent rust during long periods of storage. 1
noun cocooning any encompassingly protective or hermetic wrapping or enclosure resembling a cocoon: a cocoon of gauze. 1
verb without object cocooning to produce a cocoon. 1
verb with object cocooning to wrap or enclose tightly, as if in a cocoon: The doctor cocooned the patient in blankets. 1

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Origin of cocooning

First appearance:

before 1985

One of the 1% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1985-90

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Parts of speech for Cocooning

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Cocooning

cocooning popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cocooning usage trend in Literature

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