doss

noun

Definition of dossnext
chiefly British
as in bed
a place set aside for sleeping the living room couch was my doss for the weekend I spent at my friend's Lake District cottage

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  1. bed
  2. bunk
  3. couch
Noun
  • Across from the bed, the ceiling sloped precipitously, with a dormer cut into it.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Begin designing your garden by looking at the shape of garden beds and seating areas from a bird’s-eye view.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bed
Noun
  • The lower level also includes a separate heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, three guest suites, and a bunk suite sleeping four.
    — Joe Marusak July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Air New Zealand is offering bunk rentals on its longest flight from New York to Auckland.
    — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
Definition of bunk
Noun
  • Grace Gonzalez sat across from me on a matching couch during Tales of the Cocktail.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The usual dingy couch and worn coffee table have been replaced by a full-on suite, complete with a skylight, piano, coffee, bar, and a walk-in shower.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
Definition of couch
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“Doss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doss. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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