cot

Everyday

1. (British, Australian, NZ) A small bed with high sides for a baby or young child; American «crib». tree →
2. (American) A narrow bed that folds up, used for camping or extra guests; British «camp bed». tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, a baby sleeps in a cot; safety rules say keep the cot clear of pillows and toys and lay the baby on its back. At camp in the USA, children sleep on cots. Phrases: «in the cot», «cot death» (a sudden death of a sleeping baby), «travel cot».

Examples

• The baby is asleep in her cot. tree →
• We put the cot next to Mum and Dad's bed. tree →
• My baby brother climbed out of his cot! tree →
• At camp, we slept on folding cots. tree →
• Keep soft toys out of the baby's cot. tree →
• Grandma bought a travel cot for when we visit. tree →
• The cot has bars so the baby can't fall out. tree →
• The teacher set up a cot in the nurse's office. tree →

Note

Countable: a cot, cots. False friend between countries: British «cot» = American «crib»; American «cot» = British «camp bed». A «cot» is different from a «cottage».