tea cozy

American  

[tee koh-zee] / ˈti ˌkoʊ zi /

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of tea cozy

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

But how about a very regal tea cozy?

From New York Times

I pull the turkey tea cozy off the giant jug of pretzels where it usually sits, stick it on my head like a hat, and dance around the kitchen.

From Literature

Is her home full of crocheted blankets, sweaters and tea cozies?

From Washington Post

Another reader, David Waller from Shropshire, said: “Personally, I think the archbishop of Canterbury looks a complete idiot in his tea cozy and his grandmother’s curtains.”

From Seattle Times

The show is about as dramatic as a tea cozy, but it’s comfort food if you’re craving nostalgia.

From Washington Post