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cotton

/ˈkɒt.n̩/
A2 · Elementary★★★★☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a soft white plant material used to make clothes and other things.

When to Use

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Elementary — simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

“I only wear cotton shirts in the summer because they're cooler.”

“This dress is made of 100% cotton.”

▶Full Definition

Gossypium, a genus of plant used as a source of cotton fiber.

Related Words

Synonyms:
fabriccloth
Antonyms:
woolpolyester
Word Family:
cottoncottons