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tampon

/ˈtæmpɒn/

/ˈtæmˌpɑn/

Translations

tamponnoun

tampons

/ˈtæmpɒn/

/ˈtæmˌpɑn/

тампон

She always carries a tampon in her bag just in case.

Она всегда носит с собой в сумке тампон на всякий случай.

Synonyms

tamponverb

tamponed

Past Simple

tamponed

Past Participle

tamponing

Gerund

/ˈtæm.pɒn/

/ˈtæm.pɑːn/

Transitive verb meaning ‘to plug or stop with a tampon or similar absorbent material’

tamponadjective

Attributive use, e.g. ‘tampon tax’; denotes relation to tampons

Definitions

tamponnoun

A small cylindrical plug of absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb bodily fluids, especially used by women during menstruation.

She always carries a tampon in her purse in case she needs it unexpectedly.

tamponverb

To plug or stop (a cavity, wound, etc.) with a tampon or other absorbent material.

The nurse tamponed the patient’s nose to stop the bleeding.

tamponadjective

Relating to or designed for use as a tampon.

Tampon disposal units are installed in each restroom stall.