Definition of cozy
cozier
;coziest
1a : enjoying or affording warmth and ease : snug a cozy lakeside cabinb : marked by or providing contentment or comfort won by a cozy margin
2a : marked by the intimacy of the family or a close group We had a cozy dinner with the whole family.b : marked by or suggesting close association or connivance a cozy agreement His political opponents accused him of getting too cozy with powerful companies.
3 : marked by a discreet and cautious attitude or procedure a cozy waiting game
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Examples of cozy in a Sentence
The room was warm and cozy.
We had a cozy dinner with the whole family.
I spent a cozy evening reading in front of the fire.
He claims that there is a cozy arrangement between the police and the drug dealers.
Recent Examples of cozy from the Web
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The show will be limited to 50 tickets, which means the already cozy Surface Noise will be wall to wall crowded.
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In 2012, a series of U-T Watchdog stories, using information brought forward by a handful of citizens, shed light on cozy relationships between school officials and vendors and contractors.
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The ongoing trial of Samsung’s de facto leader, Lee Jae-yong, is considered a major test of whether South Korean authorities have finally become willing to tackle the cozy relationships between the government and the corporate world.
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Kylie was later spotted getting cozy with Travis Scott at Coachella and the two have been pretty much inseparable ever since.
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Companies big and small, nonprofit and public, hire lobbyists to use political influence and cozy relationships to give them an advantage in the contracting process.
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The interior of Red Hog’s restaurant is cozy and long bar-top tables create a communal and welcoming, if not snug, environment.
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The museum borders a leafy brick enclave known as Ridgely's Delight, complete with a home-team tavern, Quigley's ½ Irish Pub; a cozy restaurant, Corner Bistro & Winebar; and a pretty B&B, Rachael's Dowry.
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The set-up is simple: Two dioramas face each other in a cozy but high-ceilinged room.
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Origin and Etymology of cozy
perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian koselig cozy
Synonym Discussion of cozy
cozy
Definition of cozy
cozies
1 : a padded covering especially for a teapot to keep the contents hot
2 : a light detective story that usually features a well-educated protagonist and little explicit violence
Recent Examples of cozy from the Web
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Selling grandma’s vintage tea cozies is a different endeavor from offloading your old stereo system.
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Is Chicago a cozy, boozy brown sipper, or a bubbly, refreshing drink served in a coupe?
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For a booming city of 90,000 trying to establish a balance between cutting edge and cozy, the culinary conundrum has gnawed at Fadness for a couple of years.
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Nosh at the bar or a hightop table, or grab a seat on the cozy back patio.
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Origin and Etymology of cozy
see 1cozy
cozy
Definition of cozy
: in a cautious manner … play it cozy and wait for the other team to make a mistake. — Bobby Dodd
Origin and Etymology of cozy
see 1cozy
COZY Defined for English Language Learners
cozy
playDefinition of cozy for English Language Learners
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: small, comfortable, and warm
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: friendly and pleasant
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: suggesting or showing a closeness between two people, groups, businesses, etc. : very close
cozy
Definition of cozy for English Language Learners
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: a cloth cover that is placed over a teapot to keep the tea hot
COZY Defined for Kids
Definition of cozy for Students
cozier
;coziest
: enjoying or providing warmth and comfort a cozy fireplace
cozily
\-zə-lē\ adverbcoziness
\-zē-nəs\ nounDefinition of cozy for Students
cozies
: a padded covering for a container (as a teapot) to keep the contents hot
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