Found 2 items, similar to Doldrums.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: doldrums doldrums n 1: a state of inactivity (in business or art etc); "economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation" [syn: stagnation, stagnancy] 2: a belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific [syn: the doldrums ]
English → English (gcide) Definition: doldrums doldrums \dol"drums\ (d[o^]l"dr[u^]mz), n. pl. [Cf. Gael. doltrum grief, vexation?] 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. [1913 Webster] To be in the doldrums, to be in a state of listlessness ennui, or tedium. [1913 Webster]