dormancy

noun

dor·man·cy ˈdȯr-mən(t)-sē

: the quality or state of being dormant

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

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Just make sure not to put down mulch too early in fall, which can delay dormancy and make plants more susceptible to damage from the cold. —

Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024 For the first time since 1803, more than 1 trillion cicadas from two major broods will emerge from underground dormancy in mid-May and collectively create a loud, high-pitched buzz that will assault your ears for weeks. —

Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024 Now, Tom’s son Fergus has revived TWR after more than two decades of dormancy, doing so with the help of racer and investor John Kane, renowned car collector and modifier Magnus Walker, and automotive designer Khyzyl Saleem. —

Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024 Keep the pot in a warm area at about 70°F and treat it as a houseplant, but don’t induce dormancy the first year. —

Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dormancy