Posy
noun
A small bunch of flowers.
She received a posy of roses for her birthday.
Often appears as...
- posy of flowers
- posy holder
noun
A line of verse or a short motto, especially inscribed in a ring.
Her grandmother's posy ring contained the inscription 'One life, one love'.
Often appears as...
- posy ring
- posy ring inscription
Usage tips
Literary, Poetic
noun
A small bunch of flowers.
She received a posy of roses for her birthday.
Often appears as...
- posy of flowers
- posy holder
noun
A line of verse or a short motto, especially inscribed in a ring.
Her grandmother's posy ring contained the inscription 'One life, one love'.
Often appears as...
- posy ring
- posy ring inscription
Usage tips
Literary, Poetic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Common Gift
Posies are often given as a thoughtful and affectionate present.
He surprised her with a posy to cheer her up.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
A posy is usually smaller than a bouquet, making it easy to carry.
For the flower girl, we chose a tiny posy that fit perfectly in her hands.
Pro Tip 3/3Wedding Accessory
In weddings, posies are commonly used by bridesmaids and flower girls.
The bridesmaids each carried a delicate posy down the aisle.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Gift
Posies are often given as a thoughtful and affectionate present.
He surprised her with a posy to cheer her up.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
A posy is usually smaller than a bouquet, making it easy to carry.
For the flower girl, we chose a tiny posy that fit perfectly in her hands.
Pro Tip 3/3Wedding Accessory
In weddings, posies are commonly used by bridesmaids and flower girls.
The bridesmaids each carried a delicate posy down the aisle.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Gift
Posies are often given as a thoughtful and affectionate present.
He surprised her with a posy to cheer her up.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
A posy is usually smaller than a bouquet, making it easy to carry.
For the flower girl, we chose a tiny posy that fit perfectly in her hands.
Pro Tip 3/3Wedding Accessory
In weddings, posies are commonly used by bridesmaids and flower girls.
The bridesmaids each carried a delicate posy down the aisle.
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Video examples
Tornado Science PIPE...
Fujita scale also helps us understand why some buildings are destroyed and nearby structures are spared homeowner Jeff posies house was leveled by this f4 tornado there's a screen porch this was a kitchen then that was all one story
Video examples
Tornado Science PIPE...
Fujita scale also helps us understand why some buildings are destroyed and nearby structures are spared homeowner Jeff posies house was leveled by this f4 tornado there's a screen porch this was a kitchen then that was all one story
Example 1 of 1
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