Cot

usgb/kɑːt/
noun

A small bed for a baby or young child, with high bars around the sides to prevent the child from falling out.

She put her baby in the cot before tucking him into his blankets.
Visual representation of "cot" - A small bed for a baby or young child, with high bars around the sides to prevent the child from falling out.

Often appears as...

  • put in cot
  • baby's cot
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Child Safety

The word 'cot' implies that the bed is designed with the safety of a child in mind.

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Make sure the cot's sides are high enough to keep the baby safe.
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Infant Furniture

'Cot' often refers to infant furniture, indicating it's for children too young to sleep in a regular bed.

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Their toddler has outgrown the cot and needs a new bed.
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Home Context

When 'cot' is used, it suggests a domestic setting, usually within a home or family environment.

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They painted the cot to match the nursery's color scheme.
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