1
as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
he retired to the cocoon of his study whenever he'd had enough of the company
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
cocooned in puffy down parkas, we braved the bitter cold as best we could
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cocoon
Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2025
Kuzmaly Camping Sleeping Bag Meet your new cozy cocoon.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
Just the name inspires dreams of a plush mattress that will cocoon your body into a state of restful slumber and easy dreaming.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cocoon
Noun
In addition to grocery shoppers, think of the gym-goers and bus riders who retreat into personal sound cocoons with the help of headphones.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2025
Kuzmaly Camping Sleeping Bag Meet your new cozy cocoon.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Verb
Indeed, Connor couldn’t resist capturing a video of the guilty culprit cocooned inside the bedding.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
Just the name inspires dreams of a plush mattress that will cocoon your body into a state of restful slumber and easy dreaming.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cocoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocoon
Noun
-
Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
-
Kohberger was identified as a suspect after his DNA was found on a knife sheath left at the scene of the murders.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The facility’s noise would be capped at 75 decibels, with a 50-foot buffer recommended to limit impacts to the surrounding community.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
-
The robot picks unsorted bearing rings and places them onto a buffer table.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
On TikTok, there’s even tutorials on how to wrap it into a halterneck tank top—the stretchy material allows for it.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
-
It’s wrapped in coral velvet — a soft and highly absorbent fabric that dries fast, according to shoppers.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Nine shell casings were collected at the scene.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
-
This includes stray rounds, shells, or empty casings.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
This chemical bond directs the material to organize into highly stable, low-dimensional layers that serve as a structural shield on the conventional three-dimensional perovskite.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
-
Orion also traveled with a massive club and shield to fend off large predators like lions, bears, or wild boar.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
While Walz is not implicated in the fraud issues, the reality that the schemes have become an urgent problem under his watch has enveloped talk of the Minnesotan governor's future political ambitions.—
Hunter Woodall,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
-
There’s nothing like climbing into fresh sheets after a long day and being enveloped in that clean laundry smell.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Federal fraud indictments continue to emerge in housing and autism programs after a federal investigation first became public in the summer of 2025.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
-
The motel was a magnet for rock-and-rollers and folk artists seeking affordable housing close to the bustling Hollywood music scene.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Boasting over 1,300 five-star ratings, this foldable cushion caught my attention because it can be used for lower back pain, too.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
-
Their midweight thickness offers enough cushion for miles of walking through the streets of New York City, without causing sweat.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cocoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoon. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share