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Meaning & Definition of Tampon in English

English

Tampon

A cylindrical absorbent material used to absorb menstrual flow.


Pronunciation:

/ˈtæm.pɒn/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

tampons

Detailed 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.