cozier; coziest
1
a
: enjoying or affording warmth and ease : snug
a cozy lakeside cabin
b
: marked by or providing contentment or comfort
won by a cozy margin
2
a
: 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
plural 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
: in a cautious manner
… play it cozy and wait for the other team to make a mistake.—
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Examples of cozy in a Sentence
Adjective
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 on the WebKatrina Cossey, Parents, 18 Apr. 2024
The kitchen’s floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and marble counters are complemented by a cozy breakfast nook and a pantry area with one of several discreet entrances for staff.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
For a bathroom that feels like a relaxing retreat, look to soft neutrals and hues inspired by nature, including muted greens, pale blues, or soft pinks—but don't rule out moody, dark colors, which can also add a relaxing feel by upping the cozy factor.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024
Each establishment is a stone’s throw away from a bustling area — All Souls is a block from U Street — but maintains a cozy atmosphere thanks to warm lighting and limited seating.
—Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Lighting designer Ric Zimmerman has captured to perfection that cozy hue when you’re curled up in a blanket on the couch engrossed in an old movie that’s doing its best to scare you to death.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
This fun Southern take on classic Shepherd's Pie includes a creamy mashed potato topping for a complete cozy meal in one dish.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
The building, which dates back to the 1900s, was remodeled to offer her guests maximum privacy, with space to hold cozy dinners and events.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
This cozy insulated blanket can stand up to the wear and tear of car camping and road tripping.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
Rihanna, ever the fashion vanguard, shows us just how cool cozy can be.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2024
With Black Friday sales at full-blast, now's the time to add your favorite cozies to cart.
—Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
This budget-friendly brand offers a variety of comfy cozies, including nightgowns, robes, and matching pajama sets.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 10 Dec. 2023
Men can opt for a zip-front version of the same cardigan to get their cozy on while at sea.
—Brittany Chrusciel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2023
Costa Brazil Vela Candle There’s luxury, and then there’s a cozy a night in with Costa Brazil’s cult-favorite Vela candle burning.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2023
Double the cozy with a complementary hoodie.
—Daria Smith, Southern Living, 3 June 2021
One picture shows a bollard covered in what amounts to a bollard cozy: a colorful knitted garment that slips over the bollard, transforming it into Queen Elizabeth II.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2021
Adjective
In addition to cozy socks, mesh undies, nipple-soothing products, and perineal spray, the postpartum recovery kit comes with a belly band to provide compression during the C-section healing process.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 18 Apr. 2024
The kitchen’s floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and marble counters are complemented by a cozy breakfast nook and a pantry area with one of several discreet entrances for staff.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
For a bathroom that feels like a relaxing retreat, look to soft neutrals and hues inspired by nature, including muted greens, pale blues, or soft pinks—but don't rule out moody, dark colors, which can also add a relaxing feel by upping the cozy factor.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024
Each establishment is a stone’s throw away from a bustling area — All Souls is a block from U Street — but maintains a cozy atmosphere thanks to warm lighting and limited seating.
—Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Lighting designer Ric Zimmerman has captured to perfection that cozy hue when you’re curled up in a blanket on the couch engrossed in an old movie that’s doing its best to scare you to death.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
This fun Southern take on classic Shepherd's Pie includes a creamy mashed potato topping for a complete cozy meal in one dish.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
The building, which dates back to the 1900s, was remodeled to offer her guests maximum privacy, with space to hold cozy dinners and events.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
This cozy insulated blanket can stand up to the wear and tear of car camping and road tripping.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Noun
No beer cozies, but for those manifesting a presidential run, there were plenty of shaman 2024 bumper stickers.
—Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
Rihanna, ever the fashion vanguard, shows us just how cool cozy can be.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2024
With Black Friday sales at full-blast, now's the time to add your favorite cozies to cart.
—Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
This budget-friendly brand offers a variety of comfy cozies, including nightgowns, robes, and matching pajama sets.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 10 Dec. 2023
Men can opt for a zip-front version of the same cardigan to get their cozy on while at sea.
—Brittany Chrusciel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2023
Costa Brazil Vela Candle There’s luxury, and then there’s a cozy a night in with Costa Brazil’s cult-favorite Vela candle burning.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2023
Double the cozy with a complementary hoodie.
—Daria Smith, Southern Living, 3 June 2021
One picture shows a bollard covered in what amounts to a bollard cozy: a colorful knitted garment that slips over the bollard, transforming it into Queen Elizabeth II.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2021
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cozy
1 of 2 adjective
co·zy
ˈkō-zē 
cozier; coziest
cozy
2 of 2 noun
plural cozies
: a padded cover for a teapot used to keep the contents hot
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