cot

noun

Definition of cotnext
1
as in sofa

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2
as in bungalow

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Recent Examples of cot Warming centers provide cots in a communal setting, often in church halls, community rooms or soup kitchens, according to Fox. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025 At the Pasadena Convention Center, responders scrambled to provide cots, medical supplies and care for streams of incoming evacuees. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025 But at this point, extended overtime feels inevitable, so keep the cots ready. — Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025 The moment a dad almost sent his toddler tumbling while trying to get them into their cot was captured on the family's baby cam. — Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cot
  1. sofa
  2. bungalow
  3. couch
  4. hut
  5. hammock
  6. daybed
  7. bunk
Noun
  • There's a flexible hose to nab hard-to-reach messes, a transparent crevice tool for corners and sofa cushions, as well as a dust brush to loosen hair and dust from upholstery.
    — Clara McMahon, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • In the living room, the sofa pillows stood perfectly upright, and there was nary a water ring on any of the polished furniture.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of sofa
Noun
  • Roman’s Lagoon is a tranquil bungalow that sleeps up to five.
    — Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • My in-laws own a little two-bedroom beach bungalow.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of bungalow
Noun
  • Scheffler remembers watching the tournament on TV as a boy, sitting on the couch next to his father.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Also, beer doesn’t simply fall into the category of a post-work drink to sip while dozing off on the couch.
    — Essence, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of couch
Noun
  • While there was a higher body count in Taormina and Thailand, in terms of work culture Maui seems to be the most loosey-goosey of the resort locations with the staff going down K-holes and sleeping with guests in beachside huts.
    — Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
  • They are thought to live in three groups in both large communal huts and more informal shelters on the beach.
    — Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of hut
Noun
  • Participants are suspended in soft hammocks between the trees and float away from the daily stressors of life, surrounded by the beauty of the Thermal Park.
    — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Nearby, explore Anastasia State Park, a 1600-acre property brimming with wildlife, stunning beaches, maritime hammocks, and tidal marshes.
    — Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
Definition of hammock
Noun
  • Or just listen to the tide while lying on a covered daybed that’s conveniently situated steps from the sea.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Upon arrival, the rear bench expands into a cozy daybed after the seat backs swing to the sides.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
Definition of daybed
Noun
  • The upper level holds the bar and lounge, four guest rooms (including a six-bed bunk room, earmarked for the client’s grandchildren), and a large outdoor entertaining space.
    — Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
  • My favorite hut is Zealand, because the wood-burning stove keeps the bunks toasty on chilly nights.
    — Outside Online, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of bunk

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