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cotton

UK
/ˈkɒt.ən/
US
/ˈkɑː.tən/
cotton wool

Translations

cottonnoun
cottons
pl
The shirt is made from 100% cotton, making it breathable and comfortable to wear.
La chemise est faite de coton à 100 %, ce qui la rend respirante et confortable à porter.
Additional translations
cotonnierPour la plante de coton.
Synonyms
material
fabric
cloth
textile
fiber
cottonverb
cottoned
Past Simple
cottoned
Past Participle
cottoning
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒt.ən/
US
/ˈkɑː.tən/
comprendreS'emploie surtout dans l'expression « cotton on to ».
She finally cottoned on to what they were planning.
Elle a enfin compris ce qu'ils tramaient.
Additional translations
s'attacherS'emploie surtout dans l'expression « cotton to ».
Synonyms
warm up to
become friendly
agree
hit it off
get along
take to
cottonadjective
UK
/ˈkɒt.ən/
US
/ˈkɑː.tən/
en coton
She wore a cotton dress that was perfect for the summer weather.
Elle portait une robe en coton, parfaite pour le temps estival.
Additional translations
cotonneuxPour une texture ou un aspect ressemblant au coton.

Definitions

cottonnoun
A soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll around the seeds of cotton plants, used in making textiles.
The shirt is made from 100% cotton, making it breathable and comfortable to wear.
A plant that produces cotton fiber, belonging to the genus Gossypium.
Farmers in the region primarily grow cotton due to its high demand in the textile industry.
A fabric or cloth made from the cotton fiber.
She bought a roll of cotton to sew new curtains for her living room.
cottonverb
To begin to understand or realize something, especially after some time (usually with "on").
She finally cottoned on to what they were planning.
To take a liking to someone or something.
He really cottoned to the new teacher after their first meeting.
cottonadjective
Made of or relating to cotton fabric.
She wore a cotton dress that was perfect for the summer weather.
Resembling or having the characteristics of cotton, especially in texture or appearance.
A cotton haze hung over the fields after harvest.
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