Synonyms of nosegay

nosegay

noun

ˈnōz-ˌgā 

as in bouquet

a bunch of flowers

a stately procession of bridesmaids holding small nosegays

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bouquet
• posy
• bob
• corsage
• garland
• boutonniere
• lei
• arrangement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nosegay

Tiny flowers in tight clusters resembling small nosegays appear continuously in warm weather. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 May 2026

Inside, the Queen Consort accepted a traditional nosegay bouquet and processed with King Charles up the nave as the service began. — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023

The Classic brings us quite the bright nosegay of favorites in Medina Spirit, whose hardy Derby win and subsequent drug tribulations literally rocked the sport back on its heels this summer, and his rival Essential Quality. — Guy Martin, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2021

For her 100th birthday lunch in her elegant Stanford White retirement community in Rye, New York, Simpson sported her later-in-life uniform, with her trademark pearls and a nosegay of fresh flowers worn as a bracelet. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2019

Prince Albert’s grandmother gave Victoria a nosegay containing myrtle. — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE.com, 19 May 2018

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