posy

noun

po·​sy ˈpō-zē How to pronounce posy (audio)
plural posies
Synonyms of posynext
1
: a brief sentiment, motto, or legend
2

Examples of posy in a Sentence

a pocket full of posies gathered a posy of wildflowers to present to his girlfriend
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The couple's wedding favors, meanwhile, were comprised of individual posies of myrtle and white Balmoral heather. Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 Her lip shades of choice oscillate from a glossy posy pink to a bold crimson. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2026 The boxy design further elevates the reversible pattern–big, bolder florals on one side, and delicate posies on the other. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026 Make a Posy That Speaks Volumes To make a small bouquet—aka a posy—use four or five kinds of flowers at most. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for posy

Word History

Etymology

alteration of poesy

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of posy was in the 15th century

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“Posy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/posy. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

posy

noun
po·​sy ˈpō-zē How to pronounce posy (audio)
plural posies
1
: a bunch of flowers : bouquet
2

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