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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 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 Her lip shades of choice oscillate from a glossy posy pink to a bold crimson. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2026 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 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 See All Example Sentences for posy

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bouquet

Noun

After the bride, that distinction will next belong to Ashley Smith, sister of Kansas City Chiefs lineman Trey Smith, whose catch of the bridal bouquet drew cheers, even if the bouquet itself erred on the side of restraint.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026
When fans saw the bouquet, which appeared to be tied with a ribbon, some were less than impressed.

— Lisa Gutierrez July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

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