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
  • The decor nods to the outdoor environment, too, with sofas that unfold like waves, armchairs that evoke pebbles and shells, and sculptural details that seem to grow from the walls and ceilings.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Just think of how many sofas and TVs the Kelces could buy with that kind of dough.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of sofas
Noun
  • The resort, just north of Roseville’s city limits, would be built around a 5-acre surf lagoon and is planned to include a 100-room hotel, 22 bungalows and a 28,390-square-foot surf center.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Spacious, secluded and dressed like an exclusive private residence, the bungalows and private villas are nothing short of spectacular.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of bungalows
Noun
  • The large, breezy beachfront bungalows, meanwhile, have unobstructed views of the Pacific, whirlpool tubs, outside showers and hammocks that serve as prime spots for napping.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Stock up on campsite favorites like cozy hammocks, spacious tents, and portable chairs that make settling into your favorite spot more comfortable.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of hammocks
Noun
  • For this humble fishing village in Yemen, a tumbledown grouping of barely-there huts nestled between the water and an imposing mountain range, stands sentinel over one of the world’s most vital waterways.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Treatment huts are—of course—lovely, and my massage was performed by an incredible therapist who clicked my bones in all the right places and left me feeling light as air.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of huts
Noun
  • The inside was bathed in natural light, with clean wood floors and comfortable brown leather couches.
    — Trisha Thadani Kirsten Potter Tanya Pérez Devin Murphy, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Tremors, The Dive Bar The roomy, dark dive bar with its double doors covered in stickers had comfy couches, a foosball table, Star Wars Lego sets and an arcade game.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of couches
Noun
  • Although my room had six bunks, my only roommate was a quiet man from Switzerland who was also traveling from LA to San Francisco, but by bike.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Two-thirds of the building had been converted into sleeping barracks, with double-decker bunks crowded one against the other.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of bunks
Noun
  • Other more unique/experimental uses include concrete- and diesel-boosting additives, ingredients for battery anodes and aerogels, and even stuffing for cow mattresses.
    — Ben Coxworth October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Last winter destroyed thousands of tents in Gaza, soaking clothes, mattresses, and bedding, even as Save the Children reported that Israel was blocking critical aid such as tent poles, winter clothes, and blankets.
    — Mosab Abu Toha, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of mattresses
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“Cots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cots. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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