Synonyms for

Cot

Verb / kɑ:t / Another word for cot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small portable bed with high sides, often used for babies

Synonyms & similar words

campbed crib fingerstall crib bassinet cradle bed manger cot-bed playpen carrycot

Synonyms by register

Formal

pallet cot bedding

Informal

camp bed folding bed rollaway bed

Literary

couch bier

Antonyms

bed mattress crib bunk couch sofa

Common collocations

  • folding cot
  • camping cot
  • baby cot
  • portable cot
  • military cot
  • hospital cot
  • cot mattress

Word family

noun cot

Usage note

A cot is a portable bed, often foldable. In British English, 'cot' can also refer to a baby's crib.

Example sentences

  1. The baby slept soundly in the cozy cot.
  2. The parents bought a new cot for their upcoming arrival.
  3. The daycare center had several cots for naptime.
  4. The hotel provided a cot for the family's stay.
  5. The cot was easy to fold and transport for travel.

Quotes

  • "A baby is God's opinion that life should go on." - Carl Sandburg
  • "Babies are always more trouble than you thought - and more wonderful." - Charles Osgood
  • "A baby is a blank check made payable to the human race." - Barbara Christine Seifert

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