cots
word · lemma: cot
Definition
Small beds with high sides for babies, or simple foldable beds used for sleeping, especially in camping or hospitals. "Cots" is the plural form of "cot."
Usage & Nuances
In the UK, "cot" mainly refers to a baby's bed; in the US, it's more often a foldable portable bed for adults (camping or hospitals). Double-check context to understand which meaning is intended.
Spanish: catres - cunas (para bebés)Portuguese (BR): berços - camas dobráveisPortuguese (PT): berços - camas de campanhaChinese (Simplified): 婴儿床 - 折叠床Chinese (Traditional): 嬰兒床 - 摺疊床Hindi: पलंगड़ी - बच्चों की पालनाArabic: أسرّة قابلة للطي - أسرّة الأطفال
Example Sentences
There are three cots in the nursery.
basic
We slept on cots during the camping trip.
basic
Hospitals keep extra cots for visitors.
basic
The twins were finally quiet in their cots after a long night.
natural
We folded up the cots and packed them in the car when we left the campsite.
natural
All the cots in the emergency shelter were taken by midnight.
natural