Wordfinder

Tampon definition

tămpŏn
tampons
See word origin
Frequency:
A plug of absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to stop a flow of blood or to absorb secretions, especially one designed for insertion into the vagina during menstruation.
noun
0
0
To plug or stop with a tampon.
verb
0
0
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.
noun
0
0
To put a tampon into.
verb
0
0
A plug of absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to stop a flow of blood or to absorb secretions, especially one designed for insertion into the vagina during menstruation.
noun
0
0
Advertisement
To plug or stop with a tampon.
verb
0
0
A plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially one inserted in the vagina during menstruation.

I learned by myself how to insert a tampon.

noun
0
0
A double-headed drumstick primarily for the bass drum.
noun
0
0
noun
0
0
(medicine) To plug (a wound) with a tampon or compress.
verb
0
0
Advertisement

Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
tampon
Plural:
tampons

Origin of tampon

  • French from Old French tampion

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Tampon Sentence Examples

  • Then insert the tampon in the usual way, which will push the yogurt into the top of the vagina.

  • Remember to remove the last tampon at the end of your period.

  • That is why a woman should always use the lowest absorbency tampon for her menstrual flow.

More sentences

Related articles

Also Mentioned In

Words near tampon in the Dictionary