cot

[kɑt]

cot Definition

  • 1a small bed with high sides for a baby or young child
  • 2a narrow, collapsible bed used in military camps, on ships, etc.
  • 3a light, portable bed

Using cot: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cot" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The baby was sleeping soundly in her cot.

  • Example

    The soldiers slept on cots in the barracks.

  • Example

    We brought a cot for our camping trip.

cot Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cot

Phrases with cot

  • the sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant, usually during sleep

    Example

    The cause of the baby's death was determined to be cot death.

  • the raised sides of a cot that prevent a baby from falling out

    Example

    Make sure the cot side is securely locked before putting the baby to bed.

  • a small, lightweight blanket used to cover a baby in a cot

    Example

    She made a beautiful cot quilt for her newborn niece.

Origins of cot

from Old English 'cotta', meaning 'small house'

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Summary: cot in Brief

A 'cot' [kɑt] is a small bed with high sides for a baby or young child. It can also refer to a narrow, collapsible bed used in military camps or on ships. 'Cot' can be used in phrases like 'cot death,' which refers to the sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant, and 'cot side,' which refers to the raised sides of a cot that prevent a baby from falling out.