A cot is a bed with high sides for a baby or a young child.
cottage cottages NOUN
A cottage is a small house, usually in the country.
cotton
NOUN 1 Cotton is cloth made from the soft fibres of the cotton plant.
NOUN 2 Cotton is also a thread used for sewing.
NOUN 3 Cotton wool is soft fluffy cotton, often used for cleaning the skin.
cough coughs NOUN
A cough is a noise made by someone forcing air out of their throat.
could
VERB 1 Could is part of the verb can. You use could to say that something might happen. It could rain tomorrow.
VERB 2 You also say could when you are asking for something politely. Could you please tell me the way to the station?
council councils NOUN
The council is a group of people who look after the affairs of a town, district or county.
count counts, counting, counted
VERB 1 When you count, you say numbers in order. Count up to a hundred.
VERB 2 If you count a number of things, you are finding out how many there are.
counter counters
NOUN 1 A counter is a long narrow table in a shop, where things are sold.
NOUN 2 A counter is also a small round flat object, usually made of plastic, that is used in board games.
country countries
NOUN 1 A country is a land that has its own government and often its own language.
NOUN 2 The country is land away from towns and cities.
couple couples
NOUN 1 A couple of things or people means two of them. It should only take a couple of days.
NOUN 2 Two people are sometimes called a couple, especially if they are married or having a relationship.
coupon coupons NOUN
A coupon is a piece of printed paper that allows you to pay less than usual for something.
courage NOUN
Courage is not showing that you are afraid of something.
course courses
NOUN 1 A course is a series of lessons.
NOUN 2 A course can also be one part of a meal.
of course PHRASE You use of course to make something you are saying stronger. Of course I still want to go.
court courts
NOUN 1 A court is an area marked out for a game like tennis or badminton.
NOUN 2 A court is also a place where things to do with the law are decided.
NOUN 3 The court of a king or queen is where they live with their family.
courtyard courtyards NOUN
A courtyard is an open flat area of ground with walls all round it.
cousin cousins NOUN
Your cousin is a child of your uncle or aunt.
cover covers, covering, covered
VERB 1 If you cover something, you put something over it to protect or hide it.
NOUN 2 The covers on a bed are the blankets or duvet that you have over you to keep you warm.
NOUN 3 The cover of a book or magazine is the outside of it.
cow cows NOUN
A cow is a large farm animal that gives milk.
coward cowards NOUN
A coward is someone who avoids anything dangerous, painful or difficult.