noun Download 🔗Share Gossypium, a genus of plant used as a source of cotton fiber. Examples : "The farmer cultivated different cottons in his field, each variety producing slightly different qualities of fiber. " plant agriculture material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any plant that encases its seed in a thin fiber that is harvested and used as a fabric or cloth. Examples : "The farmer planted several fields of cottons to supply the textile mill with raw material. " plant material agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any fiber similar in appearance and use to Gossypium fiber. Examples : "The factory uses both cottons and synthetic fibers to make affordable clothing. " material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The textile made from the fiber harvested from a cotton plant, especially Gossypium. Examples : "My favorite summer shirts are made of light, breathable cottons. " material plant agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An item of clothing made from cotton. Examples : "I packed light, only bringing a few t-shirts and shorts - mostly just cottons for the hot weather. " material item wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To provide with cotton. Examples : "The hospital staff cottons the newborn baby's delicate skin with soft, sterile pads. " material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make or become cotton-like Examples : "The dust motes in the sunbeam cottons as they float lazily in the air, resembling tiny tufts of fluff. " material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To protect from harsh stimuli, coddle, or muffle. Examples : "The teacher cottons the nervous student before their presentation by offering encouraging words and calming techniques. " attitude character emotion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To rub or burnish with cotton. Examples : "She carefully cottons the antique mirror with a soft cloth to remove the dust and reveal its shine. " material action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To get on with someone or something; to have a good relationship with someone. Examples : ""After a few weeks, Maria finally cottons to her new roommate, and they now spend time together." " attitude character human person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading