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
  • There is an argument that, in the short term at least, a large influx of marquee players can disrupt a team’s cohesion while new signings bed in.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Start with this quilt set that’s lightweight but comfy for fall, then snag these ever-popular bed pillows with plush filling that shoppers compare to fluffy clouds.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of bed
Noun
  • 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
  • The Los Angeles Police Department released a video that shows officers at the Valley jail manhandle an uncooperative inmate who died after he was left handcuffed with a bag over his head while laying prone on the bunk in his cell.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of bunk
Noun
  • Between kids, pets, snacks, and nonstop lounging, our couch gets put to work every single day.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • If your couch cushions are sagging and the springs are worn, use this 62%-off sofa deal as an excuse to upgrade ahead of hosting season.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of couch
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