cotton ball
noun
a small ball of absorbent cotton.
cotton balls
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pluralof cotton ball.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For dogs that are extra sensitive to strange sounds, she suggests bringing along cotton balls that can be safely stuffed in your dog’s ears and won’t harm its eardrums.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
He also used paint-dipped cotton balls to make brightly colored pieces, like “Woman With Halo and Sceptre,” that referred back to ancient mosaic.
From New York Times ● May 23, 2024
Use washable cotton pads instead of single-use cotton balls, a safety razor instead of disposable ones, and a bamboo toothbrush.
From National Geographic ● Aug. 17, 2023
Under the bathroom sink, use stackable drawers to keep your extra toothpaste, cotton balls and Q-tips in their place.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
I feel foolish about it now, but one time I stuffed the gloves with cotton balls and held them through the night.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
