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
  • Its open-plan layout includes a freestanding wood-burning stove, pale wood floors, and a kitchen with a waterfall island and flat-front cabinets, plus a primary bedroom and bunk room.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There are no knotty-pine bunk rooms or dusty trophy mounts here.
    — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of bunk
Noun
  • And while a white couch can be very high-risk, Castlery claims that the Performance fabric is spill-resistant.
    — Susie Plotkin, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of couch
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“Doss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doss. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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