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tea cozy

[ tee koh-zee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a cozy for a teapot:
The tea cozy had kept the pot warm so we both had another cup of tea while we listened to the rain.

First recorded in 1870–75

Maybe quilted or felt tea cozies work better than ones crocheted out of yarn.

Thankfully, Colburn’s careful attention to detail kept me from mistakenly giving thousands of readers the wrong idea about what tea cozies can do.

Similarly, a tea cozy should insulate a teapot, trapping energy inside and keeping the brew warm.

Behind them we could dimly descry a white tablecloth, a tea cozy and covered dishes.

If she gave a quick movement, it was only to set the tea-cozy in place.

A tea cozy is a convenient device to use when tea is served from the pot.

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