cosset

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noun

cos·​set ˈkä-sət How to pronounce cosset (audio)
Synonyms of cossetnext
: a pet lamb
broadly : pet

cosset

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verb

cosseted; cosseting; cossets

transitive verb

: to treat as a pet : pamper

Examples of cosset in a Sentence

Verb The hotel cossets its guests with friendly service. She had a safe, cosseted childhood.
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Noun
All told, this is a hotel that cossets and soothes in quiet ways. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
Beneath a soaring wooden ceiling hung with a trio of dramatically oversize string lamps, Turner softened the blues and dialed up the tactile richness, establishing a more mature, cosseting mood. Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026 On the first floor are some of the swishest quarters, with large rooms that benefit from floor-to-ceiling sash windows framed with thick, fringed curtains, original cornicing, cosseting color schemes of blue and rust, and large, comfy lounge areas with plenty of space to stretch out. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cosset

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun

1579, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1640, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cosset was in 1579

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“Cosset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosset. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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