cotton
/ˈkɑtən/
noun
- A soft white fiber that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant, used to make cloth, thread, and other products.
- She bought a shirt made of 100% cotton because it is comfortable.
- Farmers harvest cotton in the fall using large machines.
- Cotton is one of the most widely used natural fibers in the world.
- Cloth or fabric made from cotton fibers.
- The dress was made of a light cotton perfect for summer.
- The store sells a variety of cottons, from denim to muslin.
- He prefers to wear cotton because it breathes better than synthetic fabrics.
- Thread made from cotton fibers, used for sewing.
- Make sure to use cotton that matches the fabric color.
- She used a strong cotton to sew the button back on.
- The embroidery kit came with several colors of cotton.
verb
- To get along well or become friendly with someone (often used in the phrase 'cotton to').
- He didn't cotton to the idea of moving to a new city.
- The puppy cottoned to its owner right away.
- The new student quickly cottoned to her classmates.