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Meaning of 'doldrums' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Doldrums [ n. pl.]
- A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks; -- so called by sailors.

Meaning of 'doldrums' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . doldrums [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
Example in sentence:
  • economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation

Nearby Words:

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