Doss — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈdȯs/

Meaning & Definition of Doss

Doss (verb)

  1. to sleep or bed down in a convenient place —usually used with down

Doss (noun)

  1. a crude or makeshift bed

Doss (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: bed, bunk, hay (slang), kip, lair (British dialect), pad, rack, sack
    related: bedstead, futon, mattress, pallet, bunk bed, cot, couch, daybed, feather bed, four-poster, hammock, Murphy bed, shakedown, sleigh bed, sofa, sofa bed, studio couch, trundle bed, water bed, bassinet, carry-cot (British), cradle, crib

Related Entry: Doss (down) (verb)

Doss (down) is a different word from Doss. The synonyms below are for doss (down), not for doss.

  1. to go to one's bed in order to sleep

    "he frequently plays host at his London flat, and overnight guests pretty much doss down where they please"

    similar: bed, crash (slang), retire, turn in, hit the hay
    related: bunk, perch, roost, settle, doze, drop off, nap, nod, sleep, slumber, snooze, couch, lie (down), recline
    opposite: arise, get up, rise, uprise
    near: arouse, awake, awaken, rouse, wake, waken, bestir, stir, reawake, reawaken, shift

Related Entry: Doss-house (noun)

Doss-house is a different word from Doss. The synonyms below are for doss-house, not for doss.

  1. as in fleabag, flophouse

    similar: fleabag, flophouse, boardinghouse, lodging house, rooming house, bunkhouse, dorm, dormitory, camp, campground, court, motel, motor court, motor inn, motor lodge, resort, spa, tourist court, youth hostel, accommodations, lodgings, rest, apartment hotel, B and B, bed-and-breakfast, guesthouse, auberge, caravansary, hospice, hostel, hostelry, hotel, inn, lodge, public house, tavern

Related Entry: Doss-houses (noun)

Doss-houses is a different word from Doss. The synonyms below are for doss-houses, not for doss.

  1. as in fleabags, flophouses

    similar: fleabags, flophouses, boardinghouses, lodging houses, rooming houses, bunkhouses, dormitories, dorms, campgrounds, camps, courts, motels, motor courts, motor inns, motor lodges, resorts, spas, tourist courts, youth hostels, accommodations, lodgings, rests, apartment hotels, B and Bs, bed-and-breakfasts, guesthouses, auberges, caravansaries, hospices, hostelries, hostels, hotels, inns, lodges, public houses, taverns

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Doss

The most common words with a similar meaning to Doss:

Slang: hay
British dialect: lair
bed, bunk, kip, pad, rack, sack

Related Words for Doss

bedstead, futon, mattress, pallet, bunk bed, cot, couch, daybed, feather bed, four-poster, hammock, Murphy bed, shakedown, sleigh bed, sofa, sofa bed, studio couch, trundle bed, water bed, bassinet, carry-cot, cradle, crib

Word Forms of Doss

Inflections: dossed, dossing, dosses

Origin & Etymology of Doss

origin unknown

First known use: circa 1785

Words & Phrases Containing Doss

doss-house

Frequently Asked Questions about Doss

What does "Doss" mean?

"Doss" means to sleep or bed down in a convenient place —usually used with down. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to sleep or bed down in a convenient place —usually used with down.

What is another word for "Doss"?

Other words for "Doss" include bed, bunk, hay, kip, lair, pad, rack and sack. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Doss" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Doss"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Doss". Common alternatives include bed, bunk, hay, kip, lair, pad, rack and sack.

How do you use "Doss" in a sentence?

Examples of "Doss" in a sentence: "the living room couch was my doss for the weekend I spent at my friend's Lake District cottage".

Is "Doss" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Doss" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Doss"?

"Doss" is pronounced /ˈdȯs/.

What is the origin of the word "Doss"?

"Doss" comes from origin unknown. First known use: circa 1785.

What is another word for "Doss" meaning "a place set aside for sleeping"?

When "Doss" (noun) means a place set aside for sleeping, synonyms include bed, bunk, hay, kip, lair and pad.