cots

noun

plural of cot
1
as in sofas

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as in bungalows

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cots
  1. sofas
  2. bungalows
  3. hammocks
  4. huts
  5. couches
  6. bunks
  7. mattresses
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
Definition of sofas
Noun
  • Other Activities One highlight of the new Fern Tree Spa by Salamander is the overwater treatment bungalows.
    — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 7 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 bungalows
Noun
  • Permission to use hammocks inside terminals usually depends on individual airport rules and applicable local rules.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
  • Around the family, people shared takeout dinners, swung on hammocks and chattered.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
Definition of hammocks
Noun
  • The huts, which are available for rent, provide shelter to backcountry skiers, hikers, sheep herders and others exploring the state’s alpine wilderness.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
  • Rain is common in Fiordland, and huts along the route are the only accommodation option during the Great Walks season, which typically runs from late October through April.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of huts
Noun
  • 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
  • The room features a long bar and several areas with chairs and couches or barrel tables with stools.
    — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of couches
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
Definition of bunks
Noun
  • Individual item fees range from $41 for mattresses and box springs to $61 for computer monitors, with standard furniture, tires and appliances costing between $45 and $55 each.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • All suites feature walk-in closets, mini kitchens, marble bathrooms, and pillowtop mattresses.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of mattresses
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