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Tampon
01
a piece of cotton material that a woman inserts into her vagina to stop blood from coming out during her period
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
tampons
What is a "tampon"?
A tampon is a small, cylindrical device made of absorbent material that is inserted into the vagina during menstruation to collect menstrual fluid. It is designed to be comfortable, discreet, and to provide leak-proof protection. Tampons come in various sizes and absorbency levels to accommodate different flow intensities. They offer convenience and freedom of movement during menstruation, allowing individuals to engage in regular activities without interruption.
Examples
She always carries tampons in her bag for emergencies.
to tampon
01
to block, absorb, or plug a cavity or wound using a tampon
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
tampon
3rd person singular
tampons
Present participle
tamponing
Past simple
tamponed
Past participle
tamponed
Examples
The nurse tamponed the wound to stop the bleeding.
Lexical Tree
tamponage
tampon
