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 Tran believes about 400 people were hoping to sleep at the Garden Grove shelter, but Freedom Hall is offering only about half as many cots. — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 2 June 2026 Shaina laid on her cot all night, staring at the ceiling, processing all the ways her life was changing. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 Henry Nguyen sits on a cot inside his tent outside the Freedom Hall shelter. — Kayla Bartkowski, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026 Dinah was asleep inside, snoring on her cot next to Morris’s bed. — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 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
  • Thoughtful pillow choices make your sofa feel inviting, layered, and less staged.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026
  • While an option like the orange-and-white stripe accentuates the sofa’s inherent whimsy, it’d be easy to achieve a more serious look with one of the solid-colored upholstery options.
    — Alyssa Marino Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sofa
Noun
  • On an 1888 rolling historic Victorian estate just off the bustling South Congress Avenue, Hotel Saint Cecilia offers a lavish collection of 20 bungalows, suites, and studios enveloped in a lush canopy of trees.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Cabbagetown's narrow streets are lined with bungalows, shotgun houses and storefronts — vintage, compact and full of history.
    — Brian Unger, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of bungalow
Noun
  • Tijssen, who lives in France with her partner ‌and two sons, was sitting on the couch in April when ​a pop-up on her phone said her DNA results were in.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Here are 10 great, comparatively tame stunts to introduce your kids to the cringe-inducing fun of Jackass… but make sure there’s a spot behind the couch handy with which to hide, just in case.
    — Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • Sharaf’s report did not indicate that staying at the huts and waiting for better conditions was ever suggested or discussed by the guides running the trip.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • One group consisted of eight women staying at the nearby Frog Lake huts and two guides.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of hut
Noun
  • Chef allows young Tony to spend a night on his porch, sleeping in a rope hammock.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
  • It’s made with an extra-long, adjustable strap to adjust the hammock to a length that feels comfortable to you.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of hammock
Noun
  • In the fireside primary suite, the couple had an antique Asian daybed repurposed into a cushion for their dog.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This can serve as a daybed, but there's also a pull-out bench seating area in the unit.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of daybed
Noun
  • In her bunk, Aesha tries to listen in on service on the radio.
    — Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Setups of the 81 guest rooms include king or queen beds, suites, bunk rooms, and some with balconies overlooking the rolling hills.
    — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of bunk

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