1. warm, comfortable, and pleasant
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘cozy’
2. small and intimate in a pleasant way
Usage: British spelling

1. a soft covering to keep a teapot or boiled egg warm
Usage: British spelling; also called tea cosy or egg cosy

1. to make someone feel comfortable and at ease
Usage: British spelling; often used with ‘up to’

Examples

• The cottage had a cosy living room with a fireplace.
• We found a cosy little café on the corner.
• She put the tea cosy over the pot to keep it warm.
• The room felt cosy with all the soft cushions and warm lighting.
• He tried to cosy up to his new boss.
• The cosy atmosphere made everyone feel welcome.
• Grandmother’s cosy kept the teapot hot for hours.