cotton swab

noun

: a short stick that has round pieces of cotton at both ends

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The scent is located on a cotton swab with oils of birch, anise, clove and cypress. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 July 2026 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is good at calculating the costs of physical items, from a cotton swab to the wear and tear on a CT scanner. — Katie Palmer, STAT, 16 July 2026 Use a cotton swab, straw cleaner, or mascara wand to glide over the surface to loosen any dirt or buildup. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026 To test, dip a cotton swab in the hydrogen peroxide, and rub it on the fabric. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cotton swab

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