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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

swabs

/swæbz/ noun · British & US
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What does swabs mean?

noun

A swab is a piece of cloth, cotton, or other material used for cleaning or applying medicine to a surface, especially a wound. Swabs can also refer to a medical instrument used to collect samples or apply treatments.

Example

"The nurse used a swab to clean the patient's wound before applying antibiotic ointment."

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