cotton swab
noun /ˈkɒtn swɒb/
/ˈkɑːtn swɑːb/
(North American English) (also cotton bud British English, Q-tip™ North American English, British English)
- a small stick with cotton wool at each end, used for cleaning inside the ears, etc.
- Dab on a bit of face lotion with a cotton swab and gently rub it on the area.