Meaning & Definition of Tampon in English
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Tampon
A cylindrical absorbent material used to absorb menstrual flow.
Pronunciation:
/ˈtæm.pɒn/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
tamponsDetailed Definitions
Definition: A plug of absorbent material inserted into the vagina during menstruation to absorb menstrual blood.
Example Sentence: She used a tampon instead of a pad during her period.
Definition: A similar device used in other contexts, such as to absorb fluids in wounds.
Example Sentence: The medic applied a tampon to stop the bleeding.
Etymology
Origin: From French 'tampon', originally a cloth used to apply pressure.
Synonyms
menstrual productabsorptive plug
Common Phrases and Expressions
- change your tampon: To replace a used tampon with a fresh one.
- tampon tax: A term referring to sales tax applied to menstrual products.
Translations
- Spanish: tampon
- French: tampon
- German: Tampon
- Russian: тампон
Related Words
- pad: An absorbent product placed in underwear to absorb menstrual blood.
- menstrual cup: A reusable cup inserted into the vagina to collect menstrual fluid.
Slang Meanings of tampon
Meaning: A term sometimes used humorously to refer to someone being overly sensitive or emotional.
Example Sentence: Stop being such a tampon about it!
Meaning: Used in a playful context to refer to periods in general.
Example Sentence: She's on her tampon vacation this week.