cot

noun
UK: /kɒt/
US: /kɑːt/

  1. A small bed for a baby or young child, typically with high sides.

    1. The baby is sleeping in the cot right now.
    2. She gently placed the sleeping toddler back into their cot after the lullaby.

  2. A simple, lightweight bed, often foldable or temporary.

    1. We set up a cot for our guest in the spare room.
    2. During the camping trip, he found the cot provided a surprisingly comfortable night's sleep outdoors.

Synonyms

crib camp bed bed
cot verb

  1. To give birth to a lamb. (chiefly British, regional)

    1. The ewe cotted twins this spring.
    2. The shepherd watched as the ewe cotted in the field, assisting when necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cot" in English means: A small bed for a baby or young child, typically with high sides., A simple, lightweight bed, often foldable or temporary..

The phonetic transcription of "cot" is /kɒt/ in British English and /kɑːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cot": crib, camp bed, bed.

Example usage of "cot": "The baby is sleeping in the cot right now.". More examples on the page.