English Explanatory Dictionary

empty nest syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A feeling of loneliness or depression experienced by some parents when their children have matured and left home.

Word forms

empty nest syndrome

Related words

empty nester full nest syndrome
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