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cot

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkɑt// UK //kˈɒt// cot Archaic

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.


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.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with the verb 'to put' when referring to placing a child in bed.

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