Cotton

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑt̬n/

Definitions of cotton

noun a soft, fluffy fiber that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant, used to make textiles such as clothing and bedding

Example Sentences

A1 I wear a cotton t-shirt in the summer.

A2 She bought a new cotton dress for the party.

B1 The sheets on the bed are made of soft cotton.

B2 The farmer harvested a field of cotton for the textile industry.

C1 The high-quality cotton used in this shirt is sourced from Egypt.

C2 The luxury brand prides itself on using only the finest organic cotton in their clothing line.

Examples of cotton in a Sentence

formal The textile industry relies heavily on the production of cotton for making various types of fabrics.

informal I love wearing cotton shirts because they are so comfortable.

slang I scored this cool cotton tee at the thrift shop for a steal.

figurative Her words were like soft cotton, bringing comfort and ease to the situation.

Grammatical Forms of cotton

• plural: cottons
• comparative: more cotton
• superlative: most cotton
• present tense: cotton
• future tense: will cotton
• perfect tense: have cottoned
• continuous tense: is cottoning
• singular: cotton
• positive degree: cotton
• infinitive: to cotton
• gerund: cottoning
• participle: cottoned

Origin and Evolution of cotton

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'cotton' originated from the Arabic word 'qutun' which was later adapted into Latin as 'gossypium'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cotton' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning as a soft, fluffy fiber used for textiles. However, its cultivation and trade have significantly evolved, leading to the development of the cotton industry and its widespread use in various products.