woolgathering

noun

ˈwu̇l-ˌga-t͟h(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce woolgathering (audio)
Definition of woolgatheringnext
as in daydreaming
the state of being lost in thought my woolgathering was abruptly interrupted by a question from the flight attendant

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Recent Examples of woolgathering Today, woolgathering sounds harmless – one wanders contentedly among the hedgerows. — Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 July 2022 All this woolgathering about AGAD has inspired me to fire up the Idea Oven again for old time’s sake. — Eric Zorn, chicagotribune.com, 30 Apr. 2021
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  1. daydreaming
  2. trance
Noun
  • When your seatmate is leading a Q1 strategy session, staring out the window and daydreaming—one of the most distinct opportunities of flying—may seem like time wasted.
    — Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Whereas, symptoms for women tend to be more internalized and subtle, such as with more quiet distractibility, daydreaming, disorganization, excessive talking and emotional dysregulation.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of daydreaming
Noun
  • The songs used a mix of happy hardcore and trance, inspiring him to start producing his own music on his laptop.
    — Charles Moss, SPIN, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The oracle was a priestess who entered a trance state to convey answers from Apollo, the Greek god of prophecy.
    — Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of trance

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