tea cozy

[ tee koh-zee ]

noun

1. a cozy for a teapot:

   The tea cozy had kept the pot warm so we both had another cup of tea while we listened to the rain.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tea cozy¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

But how about a very regal tea cozy?

From New York Times

He gets up early, pours boiling water into a proper teapot, and puts the tea cozy over it to keep it warm.

From Literature

Is her home full of crocheted blankets, sweaters and tea cozies?

From Washington Post

Another reader, David Waller from Shropshire, said: “Personally, I think the archbishop of Canterbury looks a complete idiot in his tea cozy and his grandmother’s curtains.”

From Seattle Times

The show is about as dramatic as a tea cozy, but it’s comfort food if you’re craving nostalgia.

From Washington Post