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
  • The living room is situated next to the entrance and contains a sofa and an electric fireplace, with space for a TV to be installed.
    — Adam Williams July 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • For lounging at home, the best sets should seamlessly transition from relaxing on the sofa to cozy nights in bed.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
Definition of sofa
Noun
  • Water enthusiasts can also splash at an on-site waterpark complete with a 300-foot-long waterslide, or relax in beach bungalows.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
  • Fairmont Miramar is also home to 31 private bungalows, which is basically unheard of along the PCH, let alone in LA.
    — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of bungalow
Noun
  • Grace Gonzalez sat across from me on a matching couch during Tales of the Cocktail.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The usual dingy couch and worn coffee table have been replaced by a full-on suite, complete with a skylight, piano, coffee, bar, and a walk-in shower.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • Domaine du Ferret’s collection of lodges is a stylish take on the bay’s fishermen’s huts.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • Picture a group of men sitting around a table in an old hut on a grey island in the sea.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of hut
Noun
  • That isn’t enough to humble our black-eyed lout, but spending a few months as a dishwasher at The Flagship in exchange for getting to sleep on the head chef’s hammock soon will.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
  • There’s a hot tub, a big backyard, a firepit, and a hammock for all methods of relaxation.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026
Definition of hammock
Noun
  • Out of the 23 keys, the Koda Suite is Daunt’s largest accommodation, with a separate bedroom, living and dining area, full kitchen, daybed, and two bathrooms.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Circa, located on the Freemont Street Experience in downtown Vegas, is offering a two-night stay for $400 with a $100 beverage credit, a $100 dining credit and a daybed at its tentpole pool, Stadium Swim.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of daybed
Noun
  • Air New Zealand is offering bunk rentals on its longest flight from New York to Auckland.
    — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
  • The boutique property in Williamsburg, Virginia, offers 22 rooms, including bunk rooms ideal for families and the General’s Quarters that features a kitchenette and separate bedroom.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 July 2026
Definition of bunk

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