cosset

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noun

cos·​set ˈkä-sət How to pronounce cosset (audio)
Synonyms of cossetnext
: a pet lamb
broadly : pet

cosset

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verb

cosseted; cosseting; cossets

transitive verb

: to treat as a pet : pamper

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Examples of cosset in a Sentence

Verb The hotel cossets its guests with friendly service. She had a safe, cosseted childhood.
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All told, this is a hotel that cossets and soothes in quiet ways. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
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Earthy, moody colors cosset wellness-seekers in the treatment rooms, making way for organic cream hues in the diminutive swimming pool. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Bonds form with attendants who cosset customers for generations. — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cosset

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun

1579, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1640, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cosset was in 1579

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“Cosset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosset. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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