Nosegay - English meaning

noun

An attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony.

Usage examples:

I was presented with a lovely bouquet of flowers, given a gift voucher to spend and someone took me…

noun

A group of flowers that have been attractively arranged so that they can be given as a present or carried on a formal occasion

Usage examples:

A fruity bouquet

noun

A spray of flowers worn in a buttonhole.

Usage examples:

The boutonnières, corsages and bouquet were all yellow roses, just blooming, to match the bridesmai…

noun

A flower that someone wears in the buttonhole of, or fastened to, their jacket on a special occasion such as a wedding

Usage examples:

The men wore suits and red-rose boutonnieres.

noun

A number of things, typically of the same kind, growing or fastened together.

Usage examples:

A bunch of grapes

verb

Collect or fasten into a compact group.

Usage examples:

She bunched the needles together

noun

A number of things of the same type fastened or closely grouped together, or any particular group of things or people

Usage examples:

We ate a whole bunch of grapes., they’re a nice bunch of people., infml i’ve got a bunch of things …

noun

A spray of flowers worn pinned to a woman's clothes.

Usage examples:

I ran down my list of things to get: got the flowers and corsages, got a ride, and got my outfit.

noun

A small group of flowers that a woman pins to her clothes near her chest or wears on her wrist, usually for a special occasion

noun

A small bunch of flowers.

Usage examples:

Both children received a special cup, as well as a posy of flowers for the princess and a buttonhol…

adjective

Variant spelling of posey.

adjective

(of a person or their behaviour) affected and attempting to impress others; pretentious.

noun

Liquid that is blown or driven through the air in the form of tiny drops.

Usage examples:

A torrent of white foam and spray

verb

Apply (liquid) to someone or something in the form of tiny drops.

Usage examples:

The product can be sprayed on to wet or dry hair

noun

A stem or small branch of a tree or plant, bearing flowers and foliage.

Usage examples:

A spray of honeysuckle

noun

A small stem bearing leaves or flowers, taken from a plant.

Usage examples:

A sprig of holly

verb

Decorate (pottery) with small, separately moulded designs.

noun

A small tapering tack with no head, used chiefly to hold glass in a window frame until the putty dries.