as in bouquet
a bunch of flowers
gathered a posy of wildflowers to present to his girlfriend
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of posy
Garden Glory The volume was turned all the way up on this season’s floral prints, from impressionistic pops at Chanel and Proenza Schouler, to electric posies courtesy of Chloé and Loewe.
—
Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
The table was set with a posy in a parfait glass and a pot of Colman’s mustard.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
These flowers—delicate, white trillium and fringed phacelia—are much more gentle on the eyes than the showy posies out West.
—Emma Veidt, Outside Online, 14 Apr. 2025
Without doubt, the engraving contributed to the popularity of posy holders.
—Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for posy
Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
The table was set with a posy in a parfait glass and a pot of Colman’s mustard.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
These flowers—delicate, white trillium and fringed phacelia—are much more gentle on the eyes than the showy posies out West.
—Emma Veidt, Outside Online, 14 Apr. 2025
Without doubt, the engraving contributed to the popularity of posy holders.
—Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for posy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posy
bouquet
Noun
-
Pierce’s regular seat in the Grand Casino Arena press box was decorated with a bouquet of flowers and a framed photo of Pierce taken at the arena just a few weeks ago.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
-
The Miami Herald, el Nuevo Herald and Bradenton Herald newsrooms scored a bouquet of honors in the Florida Society of News Editors awards for stories, photos and projects published in 2025.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Posy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posy. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
