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Examples of dormancy in a Sentence
some volcanoes have eruptive cycles marked by long stretches of dormancy
a fighting force that could be roused instantly from dormancy to action
Recent Examples on the Web
After several years of dormancy, a second examination when Jon was 27 revealed the melanoma’s return.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2024
If Sony’s new date holds steady, that period of dormancy will have spanned just 25 months.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 16 May 2024
Hibernation is a period of dormancy that some animals undergo to conserve energy in order to survive adverse weather or lack of food, according to the Australian Academy of Science.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
Temperature and Humidity Herbaceous peonies need a period of cold dormancy and don't always perform as well for gardeners in Zone 8.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1789, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near dormancy
Cite this Entry
“Dormancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dormancy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
dormancy
noun
dor·man·cy
ˈdȯr-mən-sē
: the quality or state of being dormant
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