Word Frequency
cosy or (US) cozy (ˈkəʊzɪ
)
Definitions
adjective
-sier, -siest, (US) -zier, -ziest- warm and snug
- intimate; friendly
- convenient, esp for devious purposes ⇒
a cosy deal
noun
(plural) -sies (US) -zies- a cover for keeping things warm ⇒
egg cosy
Derived Forms
ˈcosily, (US) ˈcozily adverbˈcosiness, (US) ˈcoziness noun
Word Origin
C18: from Scots, of unknown originSynonyms
View thesaurus entryExample Sentences Including 'cosier'
"The bar is the equivalent of the soldier's bar on base, except cosier.New Zealand Herald (2004)
And this room, with its wildlife posters and rag rugs, had a cosier atmosphere.Forests of the Night
I thought your place would be cosier and, in any case, Aunt Ginny is going back to Washington right after the opening.The Ambassador's Women
P&O has unveiled its 2000 cruising program for the Oriana and her fleet mate Victoria (a cosier , `boutique" liner).Misc (1999)
The duo, both married, got on famously from the start -- and got even cosier as they tucked into free booze.Sun, News of the World (1999)
The house felt cosier than May expected, given it hadn't been occupied all day.PROSPECT HILL (2003)
Where to lunch: what could be cosier than Britain's oldest open fire?Times, Sunday Times (2001)
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