cos

[ kos, kaws ]

/ kɒs, kɔs /

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noun

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Origin of cos

1690–1700; after Kos, where it originated

Other definitions for cos (2 of 4)

cos²

abbreviation

Trigonometry, Mathematics. cosine.

Other definitions for cos (3 of 4)

cos.

abbreviation

companies.

consul.

consulship.

counties.

Other definitions for cos (4 of 4)

C.O.S.

or c.o.s.

abbreviation

cash on shipment.

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How to use cos in a sentence

“A guy drives up in a 2008 Mercedes, brand new,” Harry S. Connelly Jr. says in the video, according to the Times.
Are Police Stealing People’s Property?|Joan Blades, Matt Kibbe|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“Personal hotspots can get speeds of up to 60 Mb/s down, whereas hotel Wi-Fi can be as slow as 1.5 Mb/s,” Sesar said.
How ‘Ethical’ Hotel Chain Marriott Gouges Guests in the Name of Wi-Fi Security|Kyle Chayka|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rule 16(c) was a proposed change in the rules at the 1976 Republican Convention.
The World’s Toughest Political Quiz|Jeff Greenfield|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In our headlong quest for a legally perfect society, we don’t take the time to take stock of what‘s been created so far.
Red Tape Is Strangling Good Samaritans|Philip K. Howard|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

And so the “Glo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-ria” in this number earns it a spot on my list.
Yes, I Like Christmas Music. Stop Laughing.|Michael Tomasky|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sleek finds it far harder work than fortune-making; but he pursues his Will-o'-the-Wisp with untiring energy.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
C was a Captain, all covered with lace; D was a drunkard, and had a red face.
Boys and Girls Bookshelf; a Practical Plan of Character Building, Volume I (of 17)|Various
He was a bookseller, but better known as a translator of the German contributor to the Gentleman's Magazine, &c.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
O death, how bitter is the remembrance of thee to a man that hath peace in his possessions!
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
D'o l'on peut aussy veoir, quelle esperance il y a de planter une belle chrestient par tels evangelistes.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various

British Dictionary definitions for cos (1 of 4)

cos¹

cos lettuce

/ (kɒs) /

noun

a variety of lettuce with a long slender head and crisp leavesUsual US and Canadian name: romaine Compare cabbage lettuce

Word Origin for cos

C17: named after Kos, the Aegean island of its origin

British Dictionary definitions for cos (2 of 4)

cos²

/ (kɒz) /

abbreviation for

cosine

British Dictionary definitions for cos (3 of 4)

Cos

/ (kɒs) /

noun

a variant spelling of Kos

British Dictionary definitions for cos (4 of 4)

COS

abbreviation for

Chief of Staff

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Scientific definitions for cos

cos

Abbreviation of cosine

cos

Origin of cos

Other definitions for cos (2 of 4)

Other definitions for cos (3 of 4)

Other definitions for cos (4 of 4)

or c.o.s.

Words related to cos

How to use cos in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for cos (1 of 4)

cos lettuce

Word Origin for cos

British Dictionary definitions for cos (2 of 4)

British Dictionary definitions for cos (3 of 4)

British Dictionary definitions for cos (4 of 4)

Scientific definitions for cos