tea cosy
An insulating cloth covering, shaped to fit over a teapot to maintain warmthAn insulating cloth covering, shaped to fit over a teapot to maintain warmth.
» Pour the boiling water into the teapot, put the lid back on and cover with the tea cosy.
Das kochende Wasser in die Teetasse gießen, den Deckel wiederaufsetzen und mit einer Teehaube abdecken. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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1 senses(UK)An insulating cloth covering, shaped to fit over a teapot to maintain warmth.
She had just finished knitting a tea cosy decorated with a floral pattern.
Teewärmer
ча́йная ба́баčájnaja bába
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
Examples
1 sentencesPour the boiling water into the teapot, put the lid back on and cover with the tea cosy.
deDas kochende Wasser in die Teetasse gießen, den Deckel wiederaufsetzen und mit einer Teehaube abdecken. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Translations
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Forms
plural: tea cosies / tea coziesSynonyms
3 synonyms- a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm:cosycozytea cozy
Word family
3 related wordsSee also
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