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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The rooms The rooms at Hotel June Malibu are minimal but effortlessly cool, each centered around a king-sized bed (with a Casper mattress) that’s bliss after a day of sun and surf.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026 -
The facility would have 50-70 beds and provide treatment for people who are committed to a state institution or ordered to receive treatment for substance use disorder.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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For families Hotel June can be a good option for small families looking for a stylish, beach-adjacent base, but do note that the rooms aren't huge, and bunk-bed options are limited.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The New York Times reported that sailors needed more than 30 hours to put out the fire and more than 600 crew had lost their bunk space.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fluff Couch Pillows and Fold Blankets Make fluffing couch pillows and folding blankets as part of your nightly routine to keep your home looking clean and put-together.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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The chic, comfortable space features cement walls with natural wood accents and is bedecked in leather couches and communal seating areas.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Doss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doss. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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