Words / B1

TEE-kohz-ee/ˈtiː ˌkəʊzi/

A tea cosy (id: tea-cosy) is a padded or knitted cover that sits over a teapot to keep the tea hot (UK spelling cosy). US cozy. It is not a mug warmer and not a tea towel (for drying up). Put the tea cosy on; take the tea cosy off to pour. Countable.

Meaning

A padded cover that keeps a teapot warm (UK).

Examples

• “Put the tea cosy on or the pot will go cold during the chat.”
• “Gran knitted a tea cosy with a pompom on top.”
• “Without a tea cosy, the second cup from the pot is lukewarm.”

Good to know

a tea cosy (UK). US spelling: tea cozy. Contrast: a tea towel / a mug. put the tea cosy on.

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