cots

plural of cot

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Noun
  • Originally designed by Jon Bannenberg, Sheergold’s interiors feature polished pear wood, Chesterfield sofas and brass detailing—creating the feel of a private country house at sea.
    Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Cream and white bouclé sofas are especially prone to showing spills, grime and dye transfer from clothing.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Located off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, the island offers nearly 15,000 square feet of buildings, including six bungalows and nine suites.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Guests can stay in the main building or in ocean-view cottages and bungalows designed for larger groups.
    Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Of women spinning cotton in their hammocks and men lost deep in the cotton fields.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Permission to use hammocks inside terminals usually depends on individual airport rules and applicable local rules.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • For weeks, migrants in the Spanish territory of Ceuta had gathered on a beach away from the city center, sleeping on cardboard sheets, under reed huts and guarding their few possessions in tattered plastic bags.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • From trashing bedrooms and throwing couches, the pair tumbles down stairs and has a chase across the lawn before ending up in the pool.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
  • At the palatial Grand Hotel Tremezzo, the lake's true grande dame, owner Valentina De Santis ensures her couches, pillows, and more are upholstered by Rubelli.
    Ondine Cohane, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The unit was nearly full, and the only empty spaces were on the top bunks.
    Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Whatever its former luxury, the boat now had cabins crammed with four-person bunks and an atmosphere thick with the scent of unwashed bodies and the steam of rations.
    Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • Body Support Is More Than Mattress Firmness Many shoppers use words such as soft, medium, or firm when comparing mattresses.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
  • This practice was common enough that early 20th century police records were reportedly full of fines for residents blocking fire escapes with their mattresses.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Cots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cots. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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