Cozy Common

Cozy has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:

Definitions

Noun

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

"She placed a cozy over the steaming tea pot before setting it on the table."

cosy tea cosy cozy tea cozy

US standard spelling of cosy.

"I prefer to read my book in a cozy armchair during the winter evenings."

In plain English: A cozy is a small, warm bed with curtains that you can pull around yourself to make your own little sleeping space.

"The cozy was filled with warm, dry hay to keep the horses comfortable during winter."

Verb

US standard spelling of cosy.

"The cozy fireplace made the small room feel warm and inviting during the winter storm."

In plain English: To cozy means to make yourself comfortable by curling up close to something warm and safe.

"The baby seemed to cozy up against her mother's warm side for a nap."

Adjective

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"

cozy cosy snug

having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere

"had a cozy chat"

"a relaxed informal manner"

"an intimate cocktail lounge"

"the small room was cozy and intimate"

cozy intimate informal

suggesting connivance

"a cozy arrangement with the police"

cozy

US standard spelling of cosy.

"The cozy fireplace made the small room feel warm and inviting during the winter storm."

In plain English: Cozy means feeling warm, comfortable, and safe while relaxing somewhere snug.

"The small apartment felt very cozy with its soft rug and warm fire."

Example Sentences

"The small apartment felt very cozy with its soft rug and warm fire." adj

"The cozy was filled with warm, dry hay to keep the horses comfortable during winter." noun

"The baby seemed to cozy up against her mother's warm side for a nap." verb