nosegay

noun
UK: /ˈnəʊzɡeɪ/
US: /ˈnoʊzɡeɪ/

  1. A small bunch of flowers, typically fragrant ones.

    1. She held a small nosegay.
    2. The bride carried a delicate nosegay of lilies and roses down the aisle which perfumed the whole church with a gentle fragrance.

Synonyms

bouquet posy

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "nosegay" is /ˈnəʊzɡeɪ/ in British English and /ˈnoʊzɡeɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nosegay": bouquet, posy.

Example usage of "nosegay": "She held a small nosegay.". More examples on the page.