Cool MateCotton
UK /["/ˈkɒtn/"]/US /["/ˈkɑːtn/"]/
Definition
a plant grown in warm countries for the soft white hairs around its seeds that are used to make cloth and thread
In simple words: A soft, fluffy material from the cotton plant used for making clothes and other items.
Examples
- Cotton is a popular fabric choice for summer clothing due to its breathability.
- The cotton plant needs a warm climate to grow successfully.
- She prefers sheets made of 100% cotton for a softer feel.
- During the Industrial Revolution, cotton became a major cash crop in the southern United States.
- They used cotton to make the bandages for the injured soldier.
- The factory produced various goods, including cotton and wool textiles.
- He is allergic to cotton, so he must avoid products made from it.
- In some cultures, gifts wrapped in cotton are thought to bring good luck.
- Cotton can be spun into thread and used for sewing or knitting.
- The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney, revolutionizing the cotton industry.
Usage notes
Use 'cotton' when discussing fabrics or materials. It's appropriate in everyday conversation, fashion contexts, and when discussing agriculture. Avoid using it in highly technical fabrics discussions where specific blends or synthetic materials are involved.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of cotton candy, which is soft and fluffy like cotton fabric.
Collocations
- 100%
- pure
- light
- bale
- bolt
- grow
- pick
- plant
- fibre/fiber
- thread
- yarn
- 100%
- pure
- light
- bale
- bolt
- grow
- pick
- plant
- fibre/fiber
- thread
- yarn
- 100%
- pure
- light
- bale
- bolt
- grow
- pick
- plant
- fibre/fiber
- thread
- yarn
- 100%
- pure
- light
- bale
- bolt
- grow
- pick
- plant
- fibre/fiber
- thread
- yarn
Synonyms
- fabric
- material
- textile
- cloth
- fibers
Antonyms
- synthetic
- artificial
Common mistakes
- Confusing cotton with similar fabrics like linen or wool.
- Using 'cottoned' as a verb instead of 'cotton.'
- Spelling errors like 'cotten' or 'cotom.'