'doldrums' definitions:

Definition of 'doldrums'

From: WordNet
noun
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, doldrums]
noun
A belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific

Definition of 'doldrums'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]

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