cosy

[ koh-zee ]

/ ˈkoʊ zi /

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adjective, noun, verb, co·si·er, co·si·est,plural co·sies,co·sied, co·sy·ing.

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Origin of cosy

First recorded in 1700–10

OTHER WORDS FROM cosy

co·si·ly, adverbco·si·ness, noun

Words nearby cosy

costumer, costumery, costumier, costuming, cost unit, cosy, cosy along, Cosyra, cosy up, cot, Cotabato

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How to use cosy in a sentence

As William passed the hot tub he leaned in and said, "It looks quite cosy in there."
Royal Hot Tub Sesh|Tom Sykes|October 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In the law school, things have never seemed so merrily unlitigious and downright cosy.
Lucky Number 44|Patricia J. Williams|January 20, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Often the doctor came to Hill Street and sat for long periods with the general in that small, cosy room which was his den.
The Doctor of Pimlico|William Le Queux
I was so afraid that a really cosy bed would keep you awake after all those years in the trenches.
First Plays|A. A. Milne

Over the writing-table was a barometer and a storm-glass, while to the left a cosy corner extended round to the fireplace.
The Doctor of Pimlico|William Le Queux
When Sir Hugh entered his cosy study he found the doctor seated at his ease in the big chair by the fire.
The Doctor of Pimlico|William Le Queux
The room they now entered was cosy and comfortable, being neatly furnished and well swept and dusted.
The Tin Woodman of Oz|L. Frank Baum

British Dictionary definitions for cosy

cosy

US cozy

/ (ˈkəʊzɪ) /

adjective -sier or -siest or US -zier or -ziest

warm and snug

intimate; friendly

convenient, esp for devious purposesa cosy deal

noun plural -sies or US -zies

a cover for keeping things warmegg cosy

Derived forms of cosy

cosily or US cozily, adverbcosiness or US coziness, noun

Word Origin for cosy

C18: from Scots, of unknown origin

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