Cosy has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Adjective
Noun
1
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
"She placed the cosy over the steaming mug of tea before taking it out of the oven."
2
A padded or knit covering put on an item to keep it warm, especially a teapot or egg.
"She wrapped a woolen cosy around the clay teapot before placing it on the cold hearthstone."
Verb
1
To become snug and comfortable.
"After closing the curtains against the wind, the small living room quickly became cosy as the fire crackled."
Adjective
1
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
"a cozy nook near the fire"
"snug in bed"
"a snug little apartment"
2
Affording comfort and warmth; snug; social
"After a long day at work, there is nothing better than curling up in our cosy armchair with a hot cup of tea."
Example Sentences
"a cozy nook near the fire"
adjective
"snug in bed"
adjective
"a snug little apartment"
adjective
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