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Cotton

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkɒtn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkɑːtn/"]/

Meaning of Cotton

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.

Cotton in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Cotton

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.

Related words

Collocations with Cotton

• 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 for Cotton

• fabric
• material
• textile
• cloth
• fibers

Opposites of Cotton

• synthetic
• artificial

Common mistakes with Cotton

• Confusing cotton with similar fabrics like linen or wool.
• Using 'cottoned' as a verb instead of 'cotton.'
• Spelling errors like 'cotten' or 'cotom.'

Frequently asked questions about Cotton

What does Cotton mean?

A soft, fluffy material from the cotton plant used for making clothes and other items.

What is the definition of Cotton?

a plant grown in warm countries for the soft white hairs around its seeds that are used to make cloth and thread

How do you use Cotton in a sentence?

Cotton is a popular fabric choice for summer clothing due to its breathability.

Can you give another example of Cotton?

The cotton plant needs a warm climate to grow successfully.

What are synonyms for Cotton?

Common alternatives include fabric, material, textile, cloth, fibers.

What is the opposite of Cotton?

Opposite meanings include synthetic, artificial.

What words go with Cotton?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Cotton?

Confusing cotton with similar fabrics like linen or wool. Using 'cottoned' as a verb instead of 'cotton.' Spelling errors like 'cotten' or 'cotom.'

How do you pronounce Cotton?

US: /["/ˈkɑːtn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɒtn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cotton?

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.

What CEFR level is Cotton?

"Cotton" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.