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 women of another WhatsApp group gathered on sofas that hugged the wall of the Naasan family home.
    — Suheir Hashimeh, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026
  • If sofas are staying, the discretionary dollars have to go somewhere.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of sofas
Noun
  • Think ocean-facing rooms, intimate private villas, and seaside bungalows paired with their own kite schools, full-service spas, and feet-in-the-sand restaurants.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The Rooms The 53 accommodations range from Panoramic View Rooms in a small hotel tower just up-slope from the main resort to shore-side bungalows that offer connecting rooms, a rarity in Bora Bora.
    — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of bungalows
Noun
  • Paddling, hiking or staying overnight at the Orlando-area’s outdoor gems showcases Florida’s unique habitats, including pine flatwoods, wetlands, hydric hammocks, scrubs, and open prairies.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The rooftop has an area with hammocks and a small pool for guests’ exclusive use, as well as another area open to the public and available for events.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of hammocks
Noun
  • Chakama Ranch in coastal Kilifi County, where Mackenzie’s followers lived in mud huts, away from the scrutiny of local communities and authorities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In 2023, more than 400 bodies were exhumed from shallow graves on the 800-acre Chakama Ranch in coastal Kilifi County, where Mackenzie's followers lived in mud huts, away from the scrutiny of local communities and authorities.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of huts
Noun
  • Economic uncertainty is noted for getting voters off their couches and into voting booths.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The adjacent bar feels like a cozy café, with big, comfortable couches and coffee tables topped with design and photography books.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 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
  • First responders in Brooklyn worked to clear a massive heap that included mattresses, a broken sink and a refrigerator tossed on its side.
    — Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Dating back to 1853, Ostermoor’s mattresses have a storied history.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of mattresses
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“Cots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cots. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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