posy
noun
a flower, nosegay, or bouquet.
posies
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pluralof posy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Forget that box of bonbons or bouquet of posies.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 13, 2026
The space blends comfy banquettes and an industrial exposed-pipe ceiling with airy Scandinavian décor accented by floral black and white Marimekko wall hangings, one with splashes of purple posies.
From New York Times ● Jan. 23, 2020
Her desk is full of posies, awards, family photos and framed magazine covers from science journals.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 16, 2019
Now we don’t mean you’re expected to go around like a pirouetting Pollyanna, tossing posies at everyone who passes by, but we do want to make a point.
From Salon ● Nov. 19, 2018
“Human life isn’t all posies and roses. We’ll bring you drama!”
From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson
