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
  • Ray Rising, who had lived with his family at the compound for hydroelectric plant workers, lost his wife and three children when the flood hit their wooden bungalow.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The latter has dreamy overwater bungalows, its own private island that couples can picnic on, and the Likuliku Lagoon, where guests can book experiences.
    — Sarah Farag, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of bungalow
Noun
  • And while a white couch can be very high-risk, Castlery claims that the Performance fabric is spill-resistant.
    — Susie Plotkin, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a casual lounge filled with soft gray couches, perfect for an afternoon glass of wine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • Though this specific hut was new to the women, the experience was not.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
  • Based on the play by Kat Sandler, who serves as writer and showrunner, Yaga reimages 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.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 25 July 2026
Definition of hut
Noun
  • 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
  • The outdoor space offers a large plunge pool, hammock, oversized daybed, and soaking tub where butlers prepare custom baths with your choice of honey- or mint-infused products.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 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
  • Its open-plan layout includes a freestanding wood-burning stove, pale wood floors, and a kitchen with a waterfall island and flat-front cabinets, plus a primary bedroom and bunk room.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There are no knotty-pine bunk rooms or dusty trophy mounts here.
    — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of bunk

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