cot

/kɑt/

Origin

From Middle English cot, from Old English cot ("small house, bedchamber, den"), related to Dutch kot ("cabin, shed").

Meanings

1. A small bed, especially one for a baby or young child.
2. A lightweight, portable bed, typically used for camping or temporary accommodations.
3. (British) A small house or cottage.

Example Sentences

1. The nurse placed the newborn in a cot in the hospital nursery.
2. We packed a folding cot for our camping trip.
3. (British) They lived in a small cot on the outskirts of the village.

Related Words

• Noun forms: cots (plural)
• Adjective: cot-sized
• Synonyms: cradle, crib (American), camp bed, folding bed

Memorization Trick

Think of a Comfortable Overnight Transportable bed - that's a COT!