cotton
Meaning
Cotton is a soft, fluffy material that comes from the cotton plant and is used to make clothes and other textiles.
💡 Don't confuse "cotton" with "cotten," which is not a word.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maya
is
sitting
at
the
table
and
folding
a
warm
cotton
sweater
she
took
from
the
dryer
.
The
cotton
feels
soft
and
smells
fresh
because
she
used
a
gentle
soap
.
She
has
been
doing
the
laundry
since
morning
,
so
she
is
a
little
tired
but
pleased
that
the
clothes
are
clean
.
If
the
sun
stays
out
,
she
will
hang
the
shirts
on
the
balcony
and
they
will
dry
quickly
.
Common Phrases
cotton shirt
cotton fabric
cotton balls
Related Words
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