posy

noun

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

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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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Her lip shades of choice oscillate from a glossy posy pink to a bold crimson. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2026 Odessa A’zion does the sweetest thing and hands Firstman a posy of flowers. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 May 2026 The former Spice Girl wore a posy midi dress in dusty pink, featuring a loose bodice and flowing skirt with an asymmetric hemline. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 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 See All Example Sentences for posy

Word History

Etymology

alteration of poesy

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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posy

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

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