Synonyms for

Cotton

Verb / ˈkɑ:tʌn / / ˈkɔ:tʌn / Another word for cotton — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a soft, fluffy fiber that grows around the seeds of a plant used to make fabric, thread, and other products

Synonyms & similar words

cottonwool cottonplant cottonfiber fiber textile fluff lint wool silk rayon polyester denim canvas muslin gauze velvet satin chiffon organza twill poplin calico plaid

Synonyms by register

Formal

fiber textile material

Informal

fluff lint

Literary

boll down

Antonyms

synthetic artificial man-made plastic nylon polyester

Common collocations

  • cotton candy
  • cotton ball
  • cotton gin
  • cotton swabs
  • cotton shirt
  • cotton blend
  • organic cotton
  • Egyptian cotton

Word family

noun cotton
adjective cottony

Usage note

Cotton is a natural fiber. It is sometimes confused with synthetic materials like polyester or nylon, which are its antonyms in a material sense.

Example sentences

  1. I love wearing cotton clothes because they are soft and comfortable.
  2. Cotton is used to make towels, sheets, and blankets.
  3. The cotton candy at the fair was pink and fluffy.
  4. My mom made me a cotton dress for my birthday.
  5. Cotton is a popular material for making baby clothes.

Quotes

  • 'The cotton was high, the corn was growing, and the sunflowers were in bloom.' - Harper Lee
  • 'The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers & cities; but to know someone who thinks & feels with us, & who, though distant, is close to us in spirit, this makes the earth for us an inhabited garden.' - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • 'When the Cotton Blossoms' - Henry Clay Work

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