NYT Dictionary

COCOONING

/kʌkˈunɪŋ/
NounVerbco-COON-ingco-coon-ing · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

The formation of a cocoon.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

The sense of staying in one's home was coined by American futurologist Faith Popcorn in 1981.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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