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tampons

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtæmpɑnz// UK //tˈæmpɒnz// tam·pons

n. small, soft tubes made of cotton that women use inside their bodies to absorb blood during their period.

n. cylindrical masses of absorbent material, typically cotton or rayon, inserted into the vagina to absorb menstrual flow.


SIMPLE

She keeps a few tampons in her bag just in case.

CONTEXTUAL

Many public restrooms now provide free tampons and pads to support menstrual health and hygiene.

COMPLEX

The introduction of organic cotton tampons addressed consumer concerns regarding the synthetic chemicals and fragrances often found in traditional feminine hygiene products.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural when referring to the product generally.

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