Nosegay

Pronunciation: /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

Definitions of nosegay

noun a small bunch of flowers, typically one that is sweet-scented

Example Sentences

A1 She gave her friend a small nosegay of flowers for her birthday.

A2 The bride carried a beautiful nosegay of roses down the aisle.

B1 The florist created a stunning nosegay for the anniversary celebration.

B2 He presented her with a nosegay of wildflowers he picked himself.

C1 The nosegay of lilies and orchids was the centerpiece of the event.

C2 The nosegay of rare and exotic blooms was a work of art.

Examples of nosegay in a Sentence

formal The bride carried a beautiful nosegay of roses and lilies down the aisle.

informal She picked a cute nosegay of wildflowers for her friend's birthday.

slang I found a sweet nosegay of daisies on my walk in the park.

figurative His words were like a lovely nosegay, bringing comfort to her heart.

Grammatical Forms of nosegay

• past tense: nosegayed
• plural: nosegays
• comparative: more nosegay
• superlative: most nosegay
• present tense: nosegays
• future tense: will nosegay
• perfect tense: have nosegayed
• continuous tense: is nosegaying
• singular: nosegay
• positive degree: nosegay
• infinitive: to nosegay
• gerund: nosegaying
• participle: nosegayed

Origin and Evolution of nosegay

First Known Use: 1450 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'nosegay' originated from Middle English 'nosegaye' which comes from the combination of 'nose' (referring to the sense of smell) and 'gay' (meaning ornament or decoration).

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a small bunch of flowers or herbs worn as a fragrance or ornament, the term 'nosegay' has evolved to also mean a small bouquet of flowers, often given as a gift or used for decorative purposes.