noun🔗ShareThe silky protective case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, the pupa."The children collected cocoons from the branches, hoping to watch the butterflies emerge. "biologyanimalinsectnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical."Example Sentence: "After a difficult breakup, Maria spent weeks in her room, watching movies; her friends worried she was hiding in one of her own emotional cocoons." "naturebiologyorganismanimalinsectenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo envelop in a protective case"Sentence: In winter, many animals instinctively cocoons themselves in warm, cozy nests to survive the cold. "natureanimalinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo withdraw into such a case."After a long and stressful week at work, she likes to cocoons herself in her apartment, watching movies and avoiding all social interaction. "natureanimalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
