What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cacoon
Example
After a long day at work, I like to cacoon myself in my cozy blanket. [cacoon: verb]
Example
She found comfort in the cacoon of her own thoughts. [cacoon: noun]
cocoon
Example
The caterpillar spun a silk cocoon before transforming into a butterfly. [cocoon: noun]
Example
She created a cocoon of positivity around herself to block out negativity. [cocoon: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cocoon is the commonly used word in everyday language, while cacoon is not recognized as a valid word.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between cacoon and cocoon?
Both cocoon and cacoon are informal words, but it is important to use the correct spelling, cocoon, in any context.
