Cot

Pronunciation: /kɑt/

Definitions of cot

noun a small portable bed typically used for infants or young children

Example Sentences

A1 The baby sleeps in a cot.

A2 She put fresh sheets on the cot before the baby's nap.

B1 The hotel room had a comfortable cot for the extra guest.

B2 The camping cot was easy to set up and provided a good night's sleep.

C1 The antique cot in the nursery was beautifully crafted.

C2 The cot in the hospital room was equipped with adjustable height settings for patient comfort.

Examples of cot in a Sentence

formal The hospital provided a comfortable cot for the patient to rest on.

informal Do you mind if I crash on your cot for the night?

slang I'm just going to chill on my cot and watch some TV.

figurative She felt like she was on a cot in the middle of a storm, overwhelmed and unable to find stability.

Grammatical Forms of cot

• past tense: cotted
• plural: cots
• comparative: cotter
• superlative: cotest
• present tense: cot
• future tense: will cot
• perfect tense: have cotted
• continuous tense: am cotting
• singular: cot
• positive degree: cot
• infinitive: to cot
• gerund: cotting
• participle: cotted

Origin and Evolution of cot

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'cot' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'cottage' which referred to a small dwelling or shelter.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cot' evolved to specifically refer to a small portable bed with a frame of light material, such as wood or metal, often used for infants or as a temporary sleeping arrangement.