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’s large enough to hold a sofa and a dining nook, and the bedroom can fit a king.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 July 2026
  • It's equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of sofa
Noun
  • The Bungalows The resort consists of 135 private bungalows complete with private front porches and verandas, outdoor rain showers and soaking tubs, plush robes, flatscreen TVs, and comfortable beds.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Travelers are also paying more for luxurious experiences, such as staying in their own over-water bungalow in the Maldives.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Definition of bungalow
Noun
  • Nothing soothes the soul quite like the sun and sand — and, for some people, a giant shade canopy, indoor couch and a table decked out with flatware and a fancy meal.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Ours was a 430-square-foot Sapphire Suite, with a walk-in closet, couch, dining table, an alcove with a queen-size bed, and a big marble bathroom with double sinks and a large shower.
    — Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • In the summer, the huts are staffed and the meals are famously hearty.
    — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Nearby hamlets like Findeln and Zmutt are perfect for a rustic lunch in a traditional mountain hut, while the charming town of Brig, just down the valley, makes an easy day trip by train.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026
Definition of hut
Noun
  • Get comfy in your hammock, pour a glass of lemonade, and get ready to make some sunny memories!
    — Holly Lebowitz Rossi, Parents, 2 July 2026
  • But Wright was relaxing in a hammock when those words came to him; Thomson, in the stiff upholstery of the multiplex, is worse off.
    — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of hammock
Noun
  • Kayda immediately falls apart and begins to sob on the daybed.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • Our top picks include this versatile sofa that converts into a daybed, this set of affordable pool loungers, and this gorgeous Adirondack rocking chair.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
Definition of daybed
Noun
  • Apparently not content with their performances the night before, in the morning Luke lies down next to Gen in Nathan’s bottom bunk, where their way-too-loud hook-up continues in less… uh, penetrative fashion.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 July 2026
  • The kitchen is sleek and fully equipped for feeding a crowd, and the sleeping arrangements strike that rare balance between elevated and practical—proper suites for the adults and a bunk room that kids will immediately claim.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026
Definition of bunk

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