Cosset Meaning
/ˈkɒsɪt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbTo treat like a pet; to overly indulge.
verbTo fondle; to touch or stroke lovingly.
Sentence Examples
The mother liked to cosset her children with treats.
The athlete was cosseted by her coaches and trainers.
She tended to cosset her pet dog with gourmet food.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Grandparents love to ____ their grandchildren with treats and toys.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The mother liked to ____ her children with treats.
Word Origin & History
Perhaps from Middle English cotsete, from Old English cotsǣta (“cottager”), from cot (“cottage”) (Modern English cot (“cottage”) (archaic)) + -sǣta (“-sitter”); compare coscet. Compare German Hauslamm (literally “house lamb”), Italian casiccio.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"An independent oversight body is just setting up, but at full strength it will have a core team of just five. This is a state of affairs that cossets and enriches bailiffs at the expense of families who’ve fallen into debt."
— 2023 August 17, Aditya Chakrabortty, “Can’t pay and they really do take it away: what happens when the bailiffs come knocking”, in The Guardian:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Grandparents love to ____ their grandchildren with treats and toys.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The mother liked to ____ her children with treats.