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“Cosey” or “Cosy” or “Cozy”

Overview

cosey / cosy / cozy are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

cosey: NA

cosy: (noun) a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm.

cozy: (adjective) enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space. (adjective) having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere. (adjective) suggesting connivance.

Pronunciation

cosey: k·OW·z·iy

cosy: k·OW·z·iy

cozy: k·OW·z·iy

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Examples in Context

Examples of “cosey”

  • Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, Chris & Cosey and Cabaret Voltaire.
  • musicians like Gene Barge, Pete Cosey, Roland Faulkner, Morris Jennings, Louis

Examples of “cosy”

  • supported the Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival.
  • a winter's night, as a cosy tête-à-tête by the fire.
  • horrid by-word, a source of cosy shudders ...

Examples of “cozy”

  • To cozy up the Chinese leadership, Nixon
  • a huge success - her "cozy" gigs are highly anticipated there.
  • theaters are located in the cozy garden Izmailovo, which dates back


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