cosy
KOH-zee
Cosy (adj) means Warm, snug, and comfortable. Example: “They spent the evening curled up by the fire in a cosy cabin.”
adj
1
Warm, snug, and comfortable.
"They spent the evening curled up by the fire in a cosy cabin."
"The café had a cosy atmosphere with soft lighting and armchairs."
noun
1
A padded cover used to keep something warm, such as a teapot.
"She knitted a tea cosy to match the kitchen curtains."
How to use cosy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWarm and comfortable, in a homely, relaxed way.
UK vs US
This is the standard British spelling; American English generally uses "cozy."
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Common pairings
cosy fire
cosy atmosphere
tea cosy
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Word forms
- Plural
- cosies
- Third person singular
- cosies
- Past tense
- cosied
- Comparative
- cosier
- Superlative
- cosiest
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Etymology
From Scots cosie, of uncertain origin, possibly related to Norwegian kose seg, "to have a cosy time."
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What does “cosy” mean?
The word “cosy” means warm, snug, and comfortable. In plain terms, warm and comfortable, in a homely, relaxed way.
How do you pronounce “cosy”?
“Cosy” is pronounced KOH-zee (/ˈkoʊzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “cosy” in a sentence?
Here is “cosy” used in a sentence: “They spent the evening curled up by the fire in a cosy cabin.”
What part of speech is “cosy”?
Depending on how it is used, “cosy” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “cosy” come from?
The word “cosy” comes from Norwegian. From Scots cosie, of uncertain origin, possibly related to Norwegian kose seg, "to have a cosy time.".
Is “cosy” a common word?
“Cosy” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “cosy” have?
“Cosy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: warm, snug, and comfortable.
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