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carry-cot

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Definition of carry-cot

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as in cradle

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Such a sentence sketches a profound contrast between Europe as the cradle of refined culture—the Renaissance, high art, and philosophy—and Asia as the site of empires and violence.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
The piece is like a trippy cat’s cradle, in which the dancers become colorful parts of a machine.

— Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of cradle

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If one couple gets the primary suite with a private bathroom while someone else sleeps in a smaller bedroom—or even on the sofa bed—adjusting the accommodation costs is simply the more gracious approach.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
Up the stairs is the living room (sofa bed included) and kitchenette.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of sofa bed

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The Bunk Bed Family Junior Suite comes with a king bed, bunk bed, and a sleeper sofa to accommodate an additional child, for a total of five.

— Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026
Families should book one of the bunk bed rooms, or the two-bedroom standalone cottage, complete with knotty pine walls.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026

Definition of bunk bed

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When authorities arrived at the Aisenberg house and began their investigation, deputies found a boot print in Sabrina's room and a blonde hair in her crib that didn't belong to anyone in the family.

— Curran Rastogi, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
The Budget Baby Boost crib bumpers were sold on TikTok Shop from March to July for about $16.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of crib

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Aim for at least half, though ideally more, of your baby’s naps to be in their bassinet or crib.

— Heather Gowen Walsh, Parents, 13 Aug. 2026
Ruby completed the announcement with several snapshots of Levi and his new family, starting with a picture of her toddler smiling down at the newborn bundled up in his hospital bassinet.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of bassinet

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All 351 rooms and suites—complete with marble bathrooms, feather beds, and walk-in closets—have views of either the water or the bustling cityscape below.

— Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
The girl yawned, feeling the pace of her run, then stretched out on the mossy ground, which was as soft as a feather bed.

— Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025

Definition of feather bed

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