cotton swab

noun

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

Examples of cotton swab in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Apply a small amount of the medication using a cotton swab. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024 Have your child can grab a paintbrush or even a cotton swab, dip it in the lemon juice mixture, and paint on a piece of paper. Nicole Harris, Parents, 22 May 2024 Dip a cotton swab or toothpick in dish soap, then encourage your child to swirl it around the colorful milk. Nicole Harris, Parents, 22 May 2024 The Best Ways to Manage Allergies With Natural Remedies How to Safely Apply Neosporin in Your Nose To safely apply Neosporin inside your nose, Villegas recommends following these steps: Wash your hands with soap and water. Apply a small amount of Neosporin to the tip of a clean cotton swab or pad. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for cotton swab 

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“Cotton swab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cotton%20swab. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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