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Tampon

[ˈtʰæmpɒn]

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.

📖 Definitions of "Tampon"

noun
  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    A double-headed drumstick primarily for the bass drum.

  3. 3

    An inking pad used in lithographic printing.

verb
  1. 1

    To plug (a wound) with a tampon or compress.

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