hiemation

/haɪˌmeɪˈʃən/ or /haɪˈmeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of staying indoors, especially during periods of cold weather or inclement weather; a state of being inactive and indoors.

“The cold winter months led to a period of hiemation for the family, who stayed indoors and watched movies together.”

Synonyms

  • downtime
  • hibernation
  • indoor activities

Antonyms

  • adventure
  • outdoor activities