Doldrums Definition & Meaning

doldrums
noun
  1. a state of inactivity (in business or art etc); "economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation"
  2. a belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific

"Doldrums" in song lyrics

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  • "When set adrift down to the doldrums"
    Ugly Duckling — The Pike
  • "phantom tolbooth doldrums"
    AOL — AOL
  • "AIADMK councillors debate demolition doldrums"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

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