cotton swab

noun

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

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Then, rub on a coat of the coffee ground paste to the scratch using a cotton swab or spoon. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025

Key Ingredients: Minoxidil, biotin, ketoconazole How to Apply: Using a precise applicator, such as a brush spoolie or cotton swab, dip it directly into the bottle, making sure to swipe off any excess product. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025

Use a cotton swab to work the treatment into seams and to brighten up vents, crevices and other irregular surfaces. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter. —Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

Ink Stains Dampen a cotton ball or cotton swab with rubbing alcohol. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024

Rhymes for cotton swab

• blob
• bob
• cob
• daub
• fob
• glob
• gob
• hob
• job
• knob
• lob
• mob