cos Meaning & Definition
What Does Cos Mean?
Cos is a symbol that means cosine. As a noun, it means Synonym of romaine lettuce, a long-leaved variety of lettuce. As a conjunction, it means Informal spelling of 'cause (“because”).
Quick Facts About Cos
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, conjunction, determiner |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kɑs/ |
| Synonyms | romaine, cos lettuce and romaine lettuce |
| Plural | coses |
Cos Definition (Symbol)
- cosine
Symbol
- ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Corsican.
Cos as a Noun
- Synonym of romaine lettuce, a long-leaved variety of lettuce.
Cos as a Conjunction
- Informal spelling of 'cause (“because”).
Noun
- Alternative form of coz, cousin.
Noun
- plural of co
Cos as a Determiner
- Belonging to co. Gender-neutral possessive determiner, grammatically equivalent to the gendered his and her and the singular their.
Noun
- Alternative form of coss, a traditional Nepali unit of distance.
Noun
- Cosmetology.
Noun
- A variety of lettuce with long, crisp leaves.
Conjunction
- Because
Noun
- A cousin, cuz.
Noun
- A team; a group of people who work together professionally.
- A small group of birds or animals.
- An entity having legal personality, and thus able to own property and to sue and be sued in its own name; a corporation.
- Any business, whether incorporated or not, that manufactures or sells products (also known as goods), or provides services as a commercial venture.
- Social visitors or companions.
Keep the house clean; I have company coming.
- Companionship.
I treasure your company.
Synonyms of Cos
Cos in a Sentence
Keep the house clean; I have company coming.
I treasure your company.
Word Forms & Grammar
cos (plural coses)
cos
cos (plural cosses)
cos (plural coses or cos)
cos (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Cos
Origin of Cos
Origin 1: Clipping of cos lettuce, variously derived from the Greek island of Kos and from Arabic خس (ḵass, “lettuce”).
Origin 2: Clipping of cousin.
Origin 3: From co + -s.
Origin 4: Clipping of cosmetology.
Common Questions About Cos
Is cos a symbol or a noun?
Cos is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun, a conjunction and a determiner.
What is another word for cos?
You can replace cos with words such as romaine, cos lettuce and romaine lettuce. See the full list of cos synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of cos?
The plural of cos is coses.