cotton ball

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A small ball of soft absorbent cotton, used for applying cosmetics or cleaning a wound.

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Examples (10)

  • She gently removed her nail polish with a cotton ball and some acetone.
  • The nurse used a sterile cotton ball to clean the wound before applying a bandage.
  • For the art project, the kids glued cotton balls onto blue paper to look like clouds.
  • Do you have a cotton ball I could use to apply this toner?
  • Soak a cotton ball in the antiseptic solution and apply it to the sting.
  • The kitten was so tiny and white, it looked like a little fluffy cotton ball.
  • He used a cotton ball dipped in alcohol to clean the electronic contacts.
  • You will need a cotton ball to absorb the excess oil from the painting.
  • The first-aid kit was stocked with bandages, antiseptic wipes, and a bag of cotton balls.
  • I always keep a jar of cotton balls on my vanity for my skincare routine.