Meaning & use

cosy

adjective·Everyday

Warm, comfortable, and pleasant, especially in a small or sheltered space.

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We spent the snowy evening in a cosy cabin with a crackling fire.

The cafe's cosy corner seats are perfect for reading on a rainy afternoon.

A note on using this word

Cosy is the standard British English spelling; American English generally uses 'cozy.'

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