carry-cot

noun

Definition of carry-cotnext
British
as in cradle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry-cot
  1. cradle
  2. sofa bed
  3. bunk bed
  4. sofa
  5. crib
  6. couch
  7. bassinet
  8. feather bed
Noun
  • According to tradition, the day after she was baptized, her cradle was surrounded by a mysterious swarm of white bees, which entered her mouth, but didn't harm her or even wake her up.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This ecosystem has been the cradle of many major innovative high-tech companies, as well as those sparking innovation and growth in other sectors.
    — Andrew McAfee, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of cradle
Noun
  • She was found later that afternoon sitting with her legs crossed, face down, and unresponsive on a sofa bed.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Its entrance opens onto a living room with a large sofa bed that should be useful for occasional guests.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of sofa bed
Noun
  • The home has other unusual features as well, like a custom triple bunk bed tucked under a skylight that’s cut to the angle of the slanted ceiling.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 14 Sep. 2026
  • That night, Stinedurf told troopers that Tisak fell out of his bunk bed three times, and each time, Stinedurf put him back in.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of bunk bed
Noun
  • Kari, alive and well, is sharing a sofa with her sister, Gina (also a Swan), and recounting her experience for the cameras.
    — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In the living room a chocolate 1970s Mah Jong sofa becomes a room-size mattress for movie nights with friends.
    — Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of sofa
Noun
  • That means placing the baby on their back in their own crib or bassinet, without soft bedding or other objects around them.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • McKinsey pleaded not guilty to the charges and alleged in court records that he had been set up by his wife, who had left the house without telling him the child was sleeping in a crib upstairs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of crib
Noun
  • The design is stylish, with gray tones and pops of red and blue on couches and suzani throw pillows.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Tons of toys are on sale too, from popular fish toys your feline will love tossing around to the classic cat scratcher that can help prevent them from sinking their claws into the couch.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • That means the baby’s crib or bassinet can be next to the parents’ bed, which makes feeding and comforting easier, but the baby should sleep on a separate surface.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Lemke took the infant into the main house on the property, which belonged to a friend, and placed his son into a bassinet before calling 911.
    — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of bassinet
Noun
  • All 351 rooms and suites—complete with marble bathrooms, feather beds, and walk-in closets—have views of either the water or the bustling cityscape below.
    — Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The girl yawned, feeling the pace of her run, then stretched out on the mossy ground, which was as soft as a feather bed.
    — Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025
Definition of feather bed
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“Carry-cot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry-cot. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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