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tampon Definition

tam·pon (tampän′)

noun

a plug of cotton or other absorbent material put into a body cavity, wound, etc. to stop bleeding or absorb secretions; esp., such a plug for absorbing the menses

Etymology: Fr: see tampion

transitive verb

to put a tampon into

tampon Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • insert: Then insert the tampon in the usual way, which will push the yogurt into the top of the vagina.
  • wear: Read more about it Question: Can I go to sleep wearing a tampon?
  • remove: Remember to remove the last tampon at the end of your period.
  • use: Anna's Answer: There is no special age you have to be to start using tampons.
  • change: As such she always changed tampons every 6 hours.
  • sell: I'm finding it difficult to believe that tampax weren't selling enough tampons that they felt that they needed a new angle.

Preposition: for

bleeding: Do not use tampons for this bleeding or the next two periods.

Adjective modifier

  • organic: Organic essentials tampons worked weeks on don't show up.
  • high: The higher absorbency tampons contain a great deal of fiber that is compressed very tightly to fit into the tube.
  • low: That is why a woman should always use the lowest absorbency tampon for her menstrual flow.
  • disposable: The Mooncup is a comfortable, cost effective and enviromentally friendly alternative to disposable tampons.

Modifies a noun

  • manufacturer: We were also reluctant to be sidetracked into this arena by the tampon manufacturers.
  • user: However, it can strike any woman or girl without warning and can act so rapidly that more fatalities among tampon users is inevitable.
  • advert: Guys, don't be scared of the tampon advert.
  • market: Accantia, the owners of the brand Lil-lets, accounts for 27 % of the UK tampon market.
  • applicator: Obviously, outlawing Coke cans and tampon applicators is the next step in protecting America's youth from the scourge of pot.

Noun used with modifier

  • absorbency: The higher absorbency tampons contain a great deal of fiber that is compressed very tightly to fit into the tube.
  • sponge: Company: MOON TIMES ECO SANITARY PRODUCTS Products: Organic cloth pads and sponge tampons Location: Bristol, UK.
  • cotton: Although organic cotton tampons may solve the pesticide issue, they still cause waste, says Liz.
  • sea: Contains: 2 sea sponge tampons with a cotton storage bag, and a fully illustrated brochure.

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