doss

noun

Definition of dossnext
chiefly British
as in bed
a place set aside for sleeping the living room couch was my doss for the weekend I spent at my friend's Lake District cottage

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  1. bed
  2. bunk
  3. couch
Noun
  • Since the train doesn’t have a second floor, the upper bed has more space and the person sleeping there can sit without hitting their head — something my husband appreciated greatly.
    Christin Parcerisa Vigueras, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Just keep in mind that the bed is only available in a full-size.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of bed
Noun
  • The Sycamore's true pièce de résistance, though, is its rear bunk room, which offers bed space for two while serving as a useful office space during daytime hours.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Photo : Molly Culver The primary bedroom Photo : Molly Culver There are six bedrooms, plus a couple of bunk rooms, each with a mix of antique and contemporary furnishings.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of bunk
Noun
  • The footage shows the determined dog, a female golden doodle, sitting resolutely in a corner of the couch while the man shares the same seat, both unwilling to concede the spot.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • There’s something about lounging on the couch in your favorite sweatpants in the winter that’s just so rejuvenating.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of couch
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