cot

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /kɒt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /kɑt/, IPA ^(key): /kat/

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Noun

Singular cot

Plural cots

1. (countable) A cot is a simple bed, one that can be portable or used only for a short time, such as when camping.
2. (countable) A cot is a crib (child's bed).

   The baby was sleeping in the cot.

   We set our cot for our visit to the mountains.