cotton cotton /ˈkɔtən/

noun

1. () Soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state  ( cotton fiber [American] , cotton wool [Canadian, British] , cotton fibre [Canadian, British] , cotton )
   soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
    Cotton is a natural fiber that is often used for sewing and other arts and crafts
   Cotton is a natural fiber that is often used for sewing and other arts and crafts
   
   
2. () Fabric woven from cotton fibers  ( cotton )
   fabric woven from cotton fibers
    Her favorite summer dress was made of lightweight cotton.
   Her favorite summer dress was made of lightweight cotton.
   
   
3. Thread made of cotton fibers  ( cotton )
   thread made of cotton fibers
   
4. Erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers  ( cotton , cotton plant )
   erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers
    The cotton bolls were picked and are now being processed in the factory
   The cotton bolls were picked and are now being processed in the factory
   
   

verb

1. [Informal, N. American] Take a liking to  ( cotton [Informal, N. American] )
   take a liking to
    Cotton to something
   cotton to something