cosy
/ˈkoʊzi/
nounadjective
Familiar
1.n.a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
2.adj.enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
“a cozy nook near the fire”
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cosy and cozy are homophones: they are pronounced identically and spelled differently, which is why they are so often swapped. cosy means “a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm”. cozy means “enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space”. cozy is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈkoʊzi/
1.n.a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
2.adj.enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
“a cozy nook near the fire”
/ˈkoʊzi/
| cosy | cozy | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkoʊzi/ | /ˈkoʊzi/ |
| Said | KOH-zee | KOH-zee |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Letters | 4 | 4 |
| Parts of speech | noun, adjective | adjective, noun |
| Senses | 2 | 4 |
| How common | Familiar | Common |
| Synonyms | tea cosy, cozy, tea cozy | cosy, snug |
Full entry for cosy · Full entry for cozy · More comparisons
1.adj.enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
“a cozy nook near the fire”
2.adj.having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
“had a cozy chat”
3.adj.suggesting connivance
“a cozy arrangement with the police”