cot
word
/ˈkɑt/
/kˈɒt/
Definition
A cot is a small, simple bed, often foldable, used for sleeping temporarily or resting, especially when traveling or camping. In British English, 'cot' also means a baby’s crib.
Usage & Nuances
'Cot' in American English refers to a portable, foldable bed, but in British English, it means a baby's 'crib'. 'Camping cot' and 'folding cot' are common phrases. Do not confuse 'cot' (portable bed) with 'cotton.'
Spanish: catre - cama plegablePortuguese (BR): cama dobrável - catrePortuguese (PT): cama dobrável - catreChinese (Simplified): 折叠床 - 行军床Chinese (Traditional): 摺疊床 - 行軍床Hindi: चारपाई - फोल्डिंग बेडArabic: سرير قابل للطي - سرير صغيرBengali: কট - শয্যা (ভাঁজযোগ্য ছোট খাট) - শিশু পালনা (ব্রিটিশ ইংরেজি)Russian: раскладушка - детская кроватка (брит.)Japanese: 簡易ベッド - ベビーベッド（英）Vietnamese: giường gấp - cũi em bé (Anh)Korean: 야전침대 - 아기침대(영)Turkish: katlanır yatak - bebek karyolası (İng.)Urdu: فولڈنگ بستر - بچے کا پالنا (برطانوی انگریزی)Indonesian: ranjang lipat - tempat tidur bayi (Inggris)
Example Sentences
I slept on a cot at the camp last night.
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The baby is sleeping in her cot.
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After hiking all day, I was happy to just collapse onto my cot.
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We brought a foldable cot for our trip.
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Can you set up the cot for me before I get back?
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There’s an extra cot in the closet if you need it.
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