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cot

noun

Definition of cot

as in sofa

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as in bungalow

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Recent Examples of cot The footage allegedly showed Berrios-Otero touching the child’s genitals under a blanket while the boy was lying on a cot in the corner of a classroom described as somewhat secluded from the rest of the room, investigators wrote in the warrant affidavit. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for cot

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Noun

It's furnished with a sofa and instead of a TV, a space-saving projector and pull-down screen are installed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
If your couch cushions are sagging and the springs are worn, use this 62%-off sofa deal as an excuse to upgrade ahead of hosting season.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of sofa

Noun

Wardrobe stylist and art director Morgan Jordan has turned her $2,300 Glendale rental into a chic bohemian bungalow, layering bold color, vintage finds and plants around her three-legged cat, Zsa Zsa.

— Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Its plans have included single-level Traditions communities, bungalow-style homes and flats for denser settings.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of bungalow

Noun

Kadooze to Candiace for plopping right down on the couch and jumping into the conversation instead of letting the snub ruin being a part of the anniversary celebration.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
That song’s music video is also darkly cinematic, showing Elizabeth playing with baby dolls in between sitting, bloodied, in bathtubs and on fainting couches.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of couch

Noun

Yaga reimagines the witch, who is known to live in a hut on chicken legs and potentially is a murderous seductress or powerful enchantress, depending on the author of the tale.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
The plague took his wife and children, and all that remains is a hut, the animal that shares it through the winter for warmth, and the daily toll of survival.

— JP Mangalindan, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of hut

Noun

For a calm spot to kick your feet up in a hammock and get lost in a good read, there’s quiet Little Deadman’s beach.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
The private pool and patio was the perfect place for parents to take a mid-day dip during nap time and hammock hanging over a tiny plot of sand provided hours of fun for little ones.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of hammock

Noun

Same goes for Kanna, the property's stylish beach club, where even hotel guests pay $255 extra for a Balinese daybed (albeit with a bottle of Moët and a seafood platter).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Inside, two oversized master bedrooms sit on opposite sides of an infinity pool facing the Sayan Ridge, each with its own terrace, soaking tub, and dressing room; a third bedroom for kids has an antique Balinese daybed and its own bathroom.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of daybed

Noun

Two-thirds of the building had been converted into sleeping barracks, with double-decker bunks crowded one against the other.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
The Los Angeles Police Department released a video that shows officers at the Valley jail manhandle an uncooperative inmate who died after he was left handcuffed with a bag over his head while laying prone on the bunk in his cell.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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