Cocoon (Verb)
Meaning 1
Retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment; "Families cocoon around the T.V. set most evenings"; "She loves to stay at home and cocoon".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- Overwhelmed by the city's noise, she loved to return home and cocoon in her cozy little apartment.
- During the harsh winters, they cocoon themselves indoors, surrounded by warm blankets and comforting food.
- As soon as she walked in the door, she would cocoon in her room to escape the stresses of the day.
- Families often cocoon around the fireplace during the holiday season, sharing stories and enjoying each other's company.
- Introverts may cocoon in their own little world when feeling drained or socially exhausted.
Meaning 2
Wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The soft blankets seemed to cocoon her in warmth, shielding her from the cold.
- She felt safe and secure, as if the darkness of her room had cocooned her from the world.
- The fragile leaves were cocooned in a thin layer of ice, protecting them from the elements.
- The tourists huddled together, trying to cocoon themselves from the harsh wind and rain.
- The warm water and gentle currents cocooned the newly hatched fish, helping them to grow strong.