B1nounhome
US/ˈkɑː.tən/
UK/ˈkɒt.ən/
a soft natural material from a plant, used to make cloth and thread
In context
This shirt is made of 100% cotton, so it feels cool in summer.
Vietnam imports most of its raw cotton for the textile industry.
Wash cotton clothes in cold water so they don't shrink.
Words that go with cotton
adjective + noun
- pure cottonThese sheets are pure cotton, so they get softer with every wash.
- organic cottonThe brand only uses organic cotton grown without chemicals.
- raw cottonPrices of raw cotton rose sharply after the poor harvest.
noun + noun
- cotton shirtHe wore a white cotton shirt to the interview.
- cotton woolThe nurse cleaned the cut with a piece of cotton wool.
- cotton candyThe kids shared a huge pink cotton candy at the fair.