noun a small portable bed typically used for infants or young children
Cots are commonly used in military barracks and field camps to provide soldiers with a place to sleep.
Cots may be used in healthcare facilities as temporary beds for patients in overflow situations or during emergencies.
Cots are often used in hotels, hostels, and other lodging establishments as an extra bed for guests.
Cots are popular among campers and hikers for providing a comfortable sleeping surface off the ground.
Cots are used in emergency shelters during natural disasters or other crises to provide temporary bedding for evacuees.
In literature, the word 'cot' may be used to describe a simple bed or sleeping arrangement in a story.
In a medical setting, a cot may be used for patients to rest on in a temporary or emergency situation.
When working at a summer camp, a counselor may set up cots for campers to sleep on in cabins or tents.
An event planner may include cots in the setup of a large event for attendees to rest on if needed.
During disaster response efforts, emergency responders may bring cots for displaced individuals to sleep on in temporary shelters.