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cot Synonyms
Another word for cot
Choosing another word for cot depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A small bed with high barred sides designed for a baby or toddler to sleep in safely.
Usage Example
"After a long afternoon of playing, the exhausted toddler was finally placed into his crib for a nap."
Strongest
crib
Strong
cradle
bassinet
• noun (Context 2)
A small, lightweight, and often collapsible bed, typically consisting of a canvas or fabric cover stretched over a folding frame, used as a temporary resting place.
Usage Example
"During the severe winter storm, volunteers set up hundreds of cots in the high school gymnasium to accommodate the stranded travelers."
Strongest
camp bed
Strong
rollaway
trundle bed
Weak
pallet
bunk
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cot. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cot