Meaning & use
Cotton Ball
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A small, soft ball of absorbent cotton, typically used for applying or removing liquids in personal care or medical settings.
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She dabbed the antiseptic onto the cut with a cotton ball.
The craft project called for gluing cotton balls onto paper to make a sheep.
A note on using this word
Usually written as two words, 'cotton ball,' this everyday item is a staple of first-aid kits and bathroom cabinets.
Words with a similar meaning
cotton padcotton wad
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