cosy

[koh-zee]

adjective

cosier, cosiest ,

plural

cosies , cosied, cosying .

1. cozy.

cosy

/ ˈkəʊzɪ /

adjective

1. warm and snug

2. intimate; friendly

3. convenient, esp for devious purposes

   a cosy deal

noun

1. a cover for keeping things warm

   egg cosy

Other Word Forms

• cosily adverb
• cosiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cosy¹

First recorded in 1700–10

Word History and Origins

Origin of cosy¹

C18: from Scots, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

"Apart from the mulled wine and the food, the colourful lighting and the festive and cosy vibe are what make Christmas markets unique," says Anna.

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Charlotte says as soon as shopping for back-to-school essentials was in the bag, she saw a switch to "cosy" autumnal spending.

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She says creating an interior light environment that is cosy and comforting can help people cope with Sad.

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Only four bottles of Asahi Super Dry beer are left on the shelves of Ben Thai, a cosy restaurant in the Tokyo suburb of Sengawacho.

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Some suggest you need to fully embrace the season - by which they mean getting cosy.

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