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Doss

Verb / dɔ:s / Another word for doss — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'doss' is a noun that means a place to sleep, especially a makeshift bed.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. I found a cozy doss under the tree.
  2. He made a doss out of old blankets.
  3. The homeless man slept on a doss in the park.
  4. She curled up on her doss and fell asleep.
  5. The soldiers set up their dosses in the tent.

Quotes

  • 'A doss is not a home.' - Philip Larkin
  • 'A doss-house for the homeless, a hospital for the sick, prisons for those who break the law.' - George Orwell
  • 'I'll find a doss-house, and then I'll scrounge up some odd jobs.' - Ken Kesey

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