cotton to

verb

cottoned to; cottoning to; cottons to

US, informal

: to begin to like (someone or something)

We cottoned to our new neighbors right away.

He doesn't cotton to the idea of having children.

Examples of cotton to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hemlines rise and fall, fabrics shift from crisp cotton to fluid silk, and silhouettes evolve from oversized to tailored. —Gena Kaufman, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026

Entire sectors—from cotton to polysilicon—have had to reassess sourcing practices. —Tara Winter, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026

Named for the agricultural term describing how soil and climate shape flavor, Terroir blends jute and cotton to create a richly tactile surface inspired by tea-growing landscapes. —Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026

Turn on air conditioning to keep your home cool, and wear loose-fitting, breathable clothing made of fabrics like cotton to prevent irritation and overheating. —Zia Sherrell, Health, 7 Mar. 2026

Keep reading to find out how to remove wrinkles from every type of material, from cotton to denim and everything in between. —Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026

And made from 100% cotton to boot. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026

They’re made from heat-resistant cotton to protect your hands from burns with a textured silicone material on the inside that provides extra grip. —Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026

Artist Diane Valentino creates colorful hats, crafted from recycled materials ranging from quilt-like cottons to crochet or any fabric that catches her eye. —Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for cotton to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue