cocoon

/kəˈkuːn/

nounverbco · coon

Think: “CO-COON” = two “co” sounds before “coon” (co + coon).

Yes, it's cocoon. Don’t add an extra “a” or “o”: it’s co + coon (two o’s in the middle, then “oon”).

Definitions

  1. nouna protective covering made by an insect (such as a moth or butterfly) while it changes into an adult
  2. nouna safe, sheltered place or state that feels protective
  3. verbto wrap or cover completely, as if in a protective layer

Examples

  • “The caterpillar spun a cocoon and stayed inside until it became a moth.”
  • “After the long trip, she wanted to cocoon herself in a warm blanket and rest.”
  • “The thick sleeping bag seemed to cocoon him from the cold night air.”

Synonyms

casecoveringshellenclosewrap

Antonyms

exposeuncover

Translations

ES capulloPT casuloFR cocon

Common misspellings

cocuncocoonncokooncaccooncocoonedcocooningcocooncoccoon

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