cosset — to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːsɪt/
Example Sentences
- The tech company cossets its programmers with free meals, nap pods, and game rooms.
- Stop cosseting that plant - it needs some stress to grow strong!
- The government shouldn't cosset failing industries with endless subsidies.
cosset
VERB[/ˈkɑːsɪt/]
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
a worried mother wraps a thick scarf around her healthy teenage son who is already wearing multiple layers of clothing. She fusses over every detail while he looks embarrassed but tolerant of her excessive attention. The son was simply going to walk to the nearby mailbox, but his mother treats it like a dangerous expedition. She has already packed him snacks, tissues, and a first-aid kit for the short trip. A father watches from his armchair, shaking his head with an amused smile at the over-the-top preparation. caring for and protecting someone in an overindulgent way
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 16th-century English, originally meaning a hand-reared lamb that was bottle-fed and pampered by farmers. The meaning expanded from caring for orphaned lambs to the general sense of overprotecting or indulging someone.
Breakdown
cosset (from 'cot-set' meaning a lamb kept in a cottage or small shelter, emphasizing the special care given to these animals)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The tech company cossets its programmers with free meals, nap pods, and game rooms.”
“Stop cosseting that plant - it needs some stress to grow strong!”
“The government shouldn't cosset failing industries with endless subsidies.”
“My grandmother cosseted me with homemade cookies every visit.”
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