Luxury Hospitality Terms

2 words in this vocabulary list

verb to treat with excessive indulgence or care

  • The wealthy family would cosset their children with expensive toys and lavish vacations.
  • She tends to cosset her pet dog with gourmet treats and cozy blankets.
  • I'm going to cosset myself with a spa day this weekend.
  • The artist would cosset his creative ideas, nurturing them until they were ready to be brought to life.

noun a type of glass with a short stem and a wide bowl, used for serving brandy or other spirits

  • The sommelier poured a small amount of the vintage wine into a snifter for the guest to taste.
  • I like to sip my whiskey from a snifter because it makes me feel fancy.
  • Let's grab a snifter and have a drink at the bar tonight.
  • She held the snifter of memories close to her heart, cherishing the moments they represented.