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cocooning

/kəˈkuːnɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does cocooning mean?

noun

The practice of staying at home and avoiding social contact, often to relax or recover from stress.

Example

"After a long week, she decided to spend the weekend cocooning with a good book and a warm cup of tea."

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