1
: elegant, fashionable
a posh restaurant
2
British
: typical of or intended for the upper classes : highfalutin
posh accents
poshly
adverb
poshness
noun
Examples of posh in a Sentence
They live in a posh neighborhood.
The family is very posh.
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What sounds like a zoo for the exceedingly posh is an invitation-only section with an infamously strict dress code.
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Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
An entire upper-level wing holds a posh primary suite featuring a spacious sitting area, as well as a private balcony and a pair of walk-in closets.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Meanwhile, Garner, 54, and Collins, 37, stuck with straw-like styles that were posh and protective enough for sunny days in the garden and outdoor sporting events, respectively.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The posh-boy profile alone is enough to invite eye rolls.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 10 June 2026
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Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
An entire upper-level wing holds a posh primary suite featuring a spacious sitting area, as well as a private balcony and a pair of walk-in closets.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Meanwhile, Garner, 54, and Collins, 37, stuck with straw-like styles that were posh and protective enough for sunny days in the garden and outdoor sporting events, respectively.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The posh-boy profile alone is enough to invite eye rolls.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for posh
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“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/posh. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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