tampon
Americannoun
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a plug of cotton or the like for insertion into an orifice, wound, etc., chiefly for absorbing blood or stopping hemorrhages.
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such a plug used for absorbing menstrual flow, especially one that is manufactured commercially.
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a two-headed drumstick for playing rolls.
verb (used with object)
noun
verb
Other Word Forms
- tamponage noun
Etymology
Origin of tampon
From French, dating back to 1855–60; tampion
Example Sentences
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Some may ask for menstrual hygiene products, like pads and tampons.
From Salon
Young women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not how to change a tampon or spot signs of cancer.
From BBC
For many of us, our first lessons about periods were brief and practical, often limited to learning how to use pads or tampons.
From BBC
One woman I interviewed who struggled with infertility threw herself a menopause party complete with tampons wrapped in ribbons and women telling their first period and menopause stories.
From Los Angeles Times
A zero rate of VAT on tampons and other sanitary products was introduced by the UK government in 2021.
From BBC
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