cots

noun

plural of cot
1
as in sofas

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as in bungalows

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cots
  1. sofas
  2. bungalows
  3. hammocks
  4. huts
  5. couches
  6. bunks
  7. mattresses
Noun
  • The decor nods to the outdoor environment, too, with sofas that unfold like waves, armchairs that evoke pebbles and shells, and sculptural details that seem to grow from the walls and ceilings.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Just think of how many sofas and TVs the Kelces could buy with that kind of dough.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of sofas
Noun
  • The resort, just north of Roseville’s city limits, would be built around a 5-acre surf lagoon and is planned to include a 100-room hotel, 22 bungalows and a 28,390-square-foot surf center.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Spacious, secluded and dressed like an exclusive private residence, the bungalows and private villas are nothing short of spectacular.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of bungalows
Noun
  • Stock up on campsite favorites like cozy hammocks, spacious tents, and portable chairs that make settling into your favorite spot more comfortable.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Land targeted for conservation makes up a quilt of South Florida wilderness, from coastal wetland to tropical hammocks, inhabited by rare plants, butterflies, bats, snakes and other critters.
    — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hammocks
Noun
  • For this humble fishing village in Yemen, a tumbledown grouping of barely-there huts nestled between the water and an imposing mountain range, stands sentinel over one of the world’s most vital waterways.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Treatment huts are—of course—lovely, and my massage was performed by an incredible therapist who clicked my bones in all the right places and left me feeling light as air.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of huts
Noun
  • The inside was bathed in natural light, with clean wood floors and comfortable brown leather couches.
    — Trisha Thadani Kirsten Potter Tanya Pérez Devin Murphy, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Tremors, The Dive Bar The roomy, dark dive bar with its double doors covered in stickers had comfy couches, a foosball table, Star Wars Lego sets and an arcade game.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of couches
Noun
  • Although my room had six bunks, my only roommate was a quiet man from Switzerland who was also traveling from LA to San Francisco, but by bike.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Two-thirds of the building had been converted into sleeping barracks, with double-decker bunks crowded one against the other.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of bunks
Noun
  • Adjustable mattresses were meant to make some of that guesswork easier, but the category has long been associated with airbeds that change firmness by increasing or decreasing pressure inside the mattress.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Other thoughtful extras include Simmons Luxury Collection mattresses, traditional yukata hotel pajamas, and in-room massages available for an additional fee.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of mattresses
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“Cots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cots. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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