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
As are the old-fashioned words — like “martinet,” “popinjay” and “annealed” — that Galloway sprinkles through the text, the way Leigh strewed the beloved posies from her various country estates.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2022
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
We must hope Ingrid will emerge on the big day itself, if only to accept a few posies from wellwishers.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 29, 2018
“Human life isn’t all posies and roses. We’ll bring you drama!”
From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson
