Cotton: meaning, definitions and examples

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cotton

 

[ หˆkษ’tษ™n ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Materials
Context #1 | Noun

material

A soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium.

Synonyms

fabric, fiber, textile

Examples of usage

  • The shirt is made of 100% cotton material.
  • Cotton is a popular choice for bedding due to its soft and breathable qualities.
Context #2 | Noun

plant

A plant of the mallow family used in making textiles and oil, and as food and fodder.

Synonyms

Gossypium, cotton plant

Examples of usage

  • Cotton plants require warm temperatures to grow.
  • The cotton plant produces white, fluffy fibers.
Context #3 | Verb

cleaning

To clean or wipe with a piece of absorbent material.

Synonyms

clean, dust, wipe

Examples of usage

  • She cottoned her face with a soft towel.
  • He cottoned off the dust from the furniture.

Translations

Translations of the word "cotton" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น algodรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคชเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Baumwolle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kapas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะฒะพะฒะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ baweล‚na

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ถฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ algodรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pamuk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุทู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bavlna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bavlna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฃ‰่Šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bombaลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรณmull

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pambฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ algodรณn

Etymology

The word 'cotton' originated from the Arabic word 'qutun' and was introduced to Europe through the Arabic traders. Cotton has been cultivated and used for thousands of years, with evidence of cotton fabric dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Indus Valley Civilization. The cotton industry played a significant role in the economy of many countries, especially during the Industrial Revolution. Today, cotton remains a vital crop for textile production worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,866, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.