Cot

/kɒt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small bed, often portable, that is typically used for infants or young children.

We set up the cot in the corner of the nursery for the baby to sleep in.

A lightweight, collapsible bed, often used for camping.

After a long day of hiking, I collapsed onto my cot under the stars.

A term used in some dialects to refer to a bed in general.

He was so tired that he just fell onto the cot and fell asleep immediately.

Middle English 'cot', from Old Norse 'kot', meaning 'hut' or 'shelter'.

cot death

The sudden, unexplained death of an infant, also known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

cot on the beach

A casual folding bed used for relaxation at a beach.

crib

A small bed with high sides for an infant.

bed

A piece of furniture for sleep or rest.

To sleep or rest.

I'm going to cot for a bit before the party.

A temporary sleeping arrangement.

He was on a cot at his buddy's place after the concert.