nosegay (Meaning)

Wordnet

nosegay (n)

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

Webster

nosegay (n.)

A bunch of odorous and showy flowers; a bouquet; a posy.

Synonyms & Antonyms of nosegay

nosegay Sentence Examples

  1. She carried a delicate nosegay of fresh flowers as she walked down the aisle.
  2. The bride handed out small nosegays to her bridesmaids, matching the colors of their dresses.
  3. During the Victorian era, it was common for gentlemen to present ladies with nosegays as a token of affection.
  4. The floral shop offered a variety of nosegays for different occasions, from weddings to graduations.
  5. At the garden party, each table was adorned with a charming nosegay centerpiece.
  6. As a gesture of goodwill, he presented his hostess with a lovely nosegay of roses and lilies.
  7. The elderly woman smiled as she received a nosegay from her grandchildren on Mother's Day.
  8. In medieval times, people carried nosegays to ward off unpleasant odors and disease.
  9. The nosegay she received from her secret admirer was a delightful surprise.
  10. The bride-to-be spent hours crafting personalized nosegays for her wedding guests to take home as favors.

FAQs About the word nosegay

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a presentA bunch of odorous and showy flowers; a bouquet; a posy.

bouquet, bob,posy,corsage, arrangement, boutonniere, garland, lei

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She carried a delicate nosegay of fresh flowers as she walked down the aisle.

The bride handed out small nosegays to her bridesmaids, matching the colors of their dresses.

During the Victorian era, it was common for gentlemen to present ladies with nosegays as a token of affection.

The floral shop offered a variety of nosegays for different occasions, from weddings to graduations.