noun
Uncommon
cot
kot
Cot (noun) means a small bed for an infant, usually with high slatted sides. Example: “They set up the cot in the corner of the nursery.”
noun
1
A small bed for an infant, usually with high slatted sides.
"They set up the cot in the corner of the nursery."
2
A simple, lightweight bed used for camping or temporary sleeping arrangements.
"The soldiers slept on canvas cots inside the tent."
How to use cot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small bed, especially for a baby, or a simple portable bed.
UK vs US
In British English "cot" usually means a baby's bed; American English uses "crib" for that and reserves "cot" for a portable camp bed.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi khat, ultimately from Sanskrit khatva, meaning "bedstead."
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What does “cot” mean?
The word “cot” means a small bed for an infant, usually with high slatted sides. In plain terms, a small bed, especially for a baby, or a simple portable bed.
How do you pronounce “cot”?
“Cot” is pronounced kot (/kɑt/ in IPA).
How do you use “cot” in a sentence?
Here is “cot” used in a sentence: “They set up the cot in the corner of the nursery.”
What part of speech is “cot”?
“Cot” is a noun.
Where does the word “cot” come from?
The word “cot” comes from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Hindi khat, ultimately from Sanskrit khatva, meaning "bedstead.".
Is “cot” a common word?
“Cot” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cot” have?
“Cot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small bed for an infant, usually with high slatted sides.
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