Dōl'drums, n. pl.

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.

To be in the doldrums, to be in a state of listlessness or ennui; to be bored, as a party of persons when conversation fails or becomes dull and uninteresting from exhaustion of subjects.