cozy
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B1
🇺🇸
/ˈkoʊzi/
🇬🇧
/ˈkəʊzi/
comfort and warmth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cozy' originates from the Scottish word 'cosie,' which meant 'snug or comfortable.'
Historical Evolution
'cosie' transformed into the modern English word 'cozy' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'snug or comfortable,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a cover used to keep a teapot or other container warm.
She placed a cozy over the teapot to keep the tea warm.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
comfortable and warm, often in a small or intimate way.
The room was cozy with a warm fire burning in the fireplace.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35