cotton ball
noun
US
: a small ball of cotton that can be used for a variety of purposes (such as removing makeup or cleaning a wound) and that is usually used once and then thrown away
a bag of cotton balls
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Soak a cotton ball in the mixture, then tuck it into a tree branch.
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Dab away the oily residue using a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Toners: After cleansing, place a small amount of rice water on a cotton ball and smooth it over your face.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Glue a black cotton ball to the top for extra dimension and faux eyes for personality.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
Place a few drops of your favorite essential oil on an absorbent material, such as a cotton ball, tissue, or pillowcase.
—Emily Brown, Mph, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Special deodorizing packs or essential oils on a cotton ball would work similarly.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
How to clean flat iron, curling iron A cotton ball or cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol is the easiest way to clean your flat iron or curling iron.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024
Space-ready ingredients The lemon flavor in Loke’s team tests was lemon essential oil applied to a cotton ball, which was then placed in a closed container that was kept sealed until it was given to the participants to smell.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 26 July 2024
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Dab away the oily residue using a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Toners: After cleansing, place a small amount of rice water on a cotton ball and smooth it over your face.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Glue a black cotton ball to the top for extra dimension and faux eyes for personality.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
Place a few drops of your favorite essential oil on an absorbent material, such as a cotton ball, tissue, or pillowcase.
—Emily Brown, Mph, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Special deodorizing packs or essential oils on a cotton ball would work similarly.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
How to clean flat iron, curling iron A cotton ball or cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol is the easiest way to clean your flat iron or curling iron.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024
Space-ready ingredients The lemon flavor in Loke’s team tests was lemon essential oil applied to a cotton ball, which was then placed in a closed container that was kept sealed until it was given to the participants to smell.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 26 July 2024
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“Cotton ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cotton%20ball. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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