carry-cots

noun

plural of carry-cot, British
as in bunk beds

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  1. bassinets
  2. sofas
  3. cradles
  4. cribs
  5. hammocks
  6. couches
Noun
  • According to the agency, the bassinets’ attachment mechanism can create a dangerous gap between the bassinet and an adult mattress, creating a hazard for infants.
    — Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of bassinets
Noun
  • It's equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • Though because these sofas are made to order, keep in mind that your wait time will be longer and custom orders are final sale.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
Definition of sofas
Noun
  • Egypt, one of the word’s cradles of civilization, is also a vibrant, modern country.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • This 10-pack of plastic melon cradles was a lifesaver last year once my pumpkins started maturing late July.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Definition of cradles
Noun
  • And the Safe Sleep for Babies Act, signed into federal law in 2022, outright banned the sale of drop-side cribs and crib bumpers that could potentially suffocate infants.
    — Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
Definition of cribs
Noun
  • Tent sites include fire pits, hammocks, propane grills, and dreamy string lights.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
  • Its vessels would be sexy and sleek, cabins outfitted with red hammocks and decks child-free.
    — JP Brammer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of hammocks
Noun
  • Naladhu Private Island specializes in curating exclusive experiences, whether that’s a romantic outdoor movie night on cozy couches in the secluded coconut grove or a beachside dinner under the stars.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • And now hiking clubs, the next frontier in group hobbies, are pulling Americans off their couches and onto the trails in record numbers.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Definition of couches
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