cos

¹

[ kos, kaws ]

noun

1. romaine.

cos

²

abbreviation for

1. Trigonometry, Mathematics. cosine.

cos.

³

abbreviation for

1. companies.
2. consul.
3. consulship.
4. counties.

C.O.S.

⁴

or c.o.s.

abbreviation for

1. cash on shipment.

cos

¹

/ kɒz /

abbreviation for

1. cosine

COS

²

abbreviation for

1. Chief of Staff

cos

³

/ kɒs /

noun

1. a variety of lettuce with a long slender head and crisp leaves Usual US and Canadian nameromaine Compare cabbage lettuce

Cos

⁴

/ kɒs /

noun

1. a variant spelling of Kos

cos

1. Abbreviation of cosine

Word History and Origins

Origin of cos¹

1690–1700; after Kos, where it originated

Word History and Origins

Origin of cos¹

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

Example Sentences

He said he was with Annie when she died, a moment referenced in the song with the line: "I stayed all night till you left this life cos that's just love."

From BBC

The oil company did say last month that it has has engaged real estate companies Catellus Development Corp. and Deca Cos. to evaluate potential future uses for the site.

From Los Angeles Times

Phillips 66 said it has has engaged Catellus Development Corporation and Deca Cos. to examine future uses for the 650-acre site near the Port of Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the complaint, groceries sold by Albertsons Cos. — including produce, meats, baked goods and other items — had less product in the package than indicated on the label.

From Los Angeles Times

For the next three years, Albertsons Cos. is required to hire an independent auditor to ensure it is complying with the terms of the judgment.

From Los Angeles Times