Word
cot
US/ˈkɑt/
UK/kˈɒt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small bed for a baby or a young child with high sides to keep them safe. In some countries, it can also mean a simple, narrow bed that you can fold up and carry.
n. a small bed with high slatted sides for an infant; alternatively, a light, portable bed used for camping or temporary accommodation. The term is regionally distinct, with the infant-bed sense dominant in British English and the portable-bed sense common in North American English.
Examples
“The baby is sleeping soundly in her cot.”
“We set up a folding cot in the guest room for our nephew to stay the night.”
“While the nursery was equipped with a traditional wooden cot, the parents opted for a travel version during their holiday to ensure the infant remained in a familiar sleeping environment.”
Examples
simple
“The baby is sleeping soundly in her cot.”
contextual
“We set up a folding cot in the guest room for our nephew to stay the night.”
complex
“While the nursery was equipped with a traditional wooden cot, the parents opted for a travel version during their holiday to ensure the infant remained in a familiar sleeping environment.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verb 'to put' when referring to placing a child in bed.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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