cot
UK: kɒt | US: kɑːt
n. a small, lightweight bed, often portable or foldable
n. (British) a child’s bed with high sides
n. (historical) a simple, narrow bed, often made of canvas stretched over a frame
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The word "cot" originates from early 17th-century English, derived from the Hindi word khāṭ (खाट), meaning "a portable bedstead." It entered English through colonial contact with India, where such beds were commonly used. The term reflects the borrowing of practical household items during the British colonial period. Its simplicity and functionality ensured its retention in English, primarily referring to compact or temporary sleeping arrangements.
The baby slept soundly in her wooden cot.
Soldiers carried lightweight cots during field exercises.
The nursery had three cots lined up for nap time.
He unfolded the camping cot and set it up near the fire.
In rural areas, traditional cots are still woven from rope or bamboo.