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posy

noun

ˈpō-zē

Definition of posy

as in bouquet

a bunch of flowers gathered a posy of wildflowers to present to his girlfriend

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Recent Examples of posy 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 Charles and Camilla paid their respects and laid a wreath and a posy at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the cemetery before traveling to rural Virginia to attend separate events. — Terry Collins, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 There, the royals laid a wreath and posy at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor the fallen and the military partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States, but a problem was spotted with the Union Jack flag on parade. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for posy

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bouquet

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In the photos, Blondeau is seen in her characteristic bun adorned with flowers and white cape-overlay gown, holding a calla lily bouquet.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Waving and smiling, Aveiro, accompanied by a burly gentleman, takes a seat at a table bedecked with a bouquet of roses, ready to tuck into some cuisine from her native country.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

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