Definition of Cocoon
Cocoon
co·co·on
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Protective covering or casing, especially for an insect or larva.
e.g. The caterpillar spun a silky cocoon around itself to transform into a butterfly.
(noun)
something that encloses or surrounds a person, animal, or thing, usually serving an isolating or protective function;
e.g. The baby was wrapped in a cocoon of blankets. The furniture was draped in a cocoon of sheets.
(verb)
to enclose or surround someone or something in a way that is isolating/comforting or protecting;
e.g. Some celebrities cocoon themselves with bodyguards when they are out in public.
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