Basic Details
Word: Cot
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small bed for a baby or young child, often portable and made to be moved easily.
Synonyms: Crib, bassinet, bed
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Put to bed in a cot: To settle a child down for sleep. Example: "After story time, I put the baby to bed in a cot for her nap."
- Out of the cot: To stop being childish or to mature. Example: "It's time to get out of the cot and take responsibility for your actions."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The baby slept peacefully in her cot while her parents enjoyed some quiet time.
Example 2: We packed the foldable cot for our holiday to make sure the little one had a comfortable place to sleep.
Example 3: The nursery was filled with colourful cots, each one prepared for a new arrival.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "cot" comes from the Old English word "cote," which means a small shelter or dwelling? It has been used to describe beds since the 14th century!
Famous Quote
"A child is a curly-haired unmade bed." John Barrymore
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cot" mean?
a) A type of blanket
b) A small bed for a baby
c) A kind of toy
d) A kitchen appliance
Answer: b) A small bed for a baby
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cot"?
a) Table
b) Crib
c) Chair
d) Sofa
Answer: b) Crib
3. Which sentence uses "cot" correctly?
a) The cat jumped on the cot and knocked over a lamp.
b) She read a book on the cot in the garden.
c) The cot was too big to fit through the door.
d) The baby cried when she woke up in her cot.
Answer: d) The baby cried when she woke up in her cot.
4. Which idiom means to settle a child down for sleep?
a) Put to bed in a cot
b) Out of the cot
c) A bed of roses
d) Bed of nails
Answer: a) Put to bed in a cot
5. What is the opposite of "cot"?
a) N/A
b) Pool
c) Daybed
d) Loft bed
Answer: a) N/A
