cot

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Recent Examples of cot Babysitting services are available upon request, and extra beds or cots can be brought up to rooms if needed. Samantha Brash, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025 Amenities include cots, blankets, showers, meals, water, snacks and phone charging. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2025 The first night in his cot, Jaron stretched out his hand and touched Zilpha’s fingers. Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025 Facility staff told Stanton that some pods have a cot or mattress on the floor, in order to house more than two people in a room. Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cot
Noun
  • Then Celes, 4, a brindle mix of brown, black and white, joins in from the sofa.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Accommodations include deep soaking tubs, oversize beds, huge walk-in closets for storing bulky winter items, and sofas that convert to an extra bed for families or small groups.
    Adam H. Graham, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There's also bungalows, cabanas and party space available.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Each of the seven bungalows faces the water and comes with an open-air living space.
    Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Because alcohol evaporates quickly, the couch should be dry in no time.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Take after the actress and pair it with coordinating beige slacks for an easy monochromatic moment, or throw it on over T-shirts and leggings for running errands or lounging on the couch.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Many choose to tackle this brutal journey in two to three days, utilizing the Appalachian Mountain Club’s shuttle and huts along the way for snacks, water, self-serve coffee, and moments to soak it all in.
    Jacqueline Kehoe, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
  • In the 1950s and 60s, a group of European immigrants built two of the four rustic huts that make up the traverse, which is within Nahuel Huapi National Park.
    Scott Yorko, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Common areas like the on-site library, pool, and terrace with attractive cotton hammocks invite visitors to settle in and relax.
    Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Consider supportive pillows for improved sleep, durable tents, lightweight hammocks, and even complete kitchen sets.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There’s even an outdoor daybed on sale for those who want to truly relax in style.
    Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Adding a daybed in gingham, especially one done up in the coastal blue Perennials upholstery that winks at Dorothy’s iconic dress, is a clever way to play up the timeless print when brainstorming a new bedroom furniture layout.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On the table next to Captain Purdie’s bunk is what looks like a copper coin, a fringe of glutinous seaweed smothering it to the surface of the wood.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Besides the standard touring equipment (avalanche beacon, shovel, probe), visitors need to carry little more than a sleeping bag and a toothbrush, since dormitory-style bunks and hearty meals are provided.
    Scott Yorko, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Cot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cot. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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