menstruation
90 synonyms for menstruation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The monthly process in which the lining of the uterus is shed as blood, in females who are not pregnant.
Synonyms
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Aunt Flo
Aunt Frieda
Aunt Rose
blob
blood sports
Bloody Mary
blowjob week
breaching the beaver dam
catamenia
caught short
closed for maintenance
come crook
country cousin
crimson tide
crimson wave
curse of Eve
curse of Tom
dropping clots
entertaining the general
fallen to the Communists
fall off the roof
flashing the red flag
flowers
flying baker
flying the red flag
grandma George
granny grunts
have the painters in
have one's moons
have the rag on
high tide
holy week
in the red tent
Jennie
lady problems
lady time
little sister
menstruation period
menstrual period
monthlies
monthly bill
monthly friend
monthly period
monthly visitor
mooncup time
moontime
mother nature
off games
old faithful
on a streak
OTB
on the blob
on the cloth
on the rag
out of order
paddling in scarlet waters
poorliness
ragging
red-headed aunt
red-letter day
red sails in the sunset
riding the cotton pony
riding the red river
Rita Red Pants
shark week
so-so
squiffy
surfing the crimson tide
surfing the crimson wave
surrendering to the red army
the captain is home
the cardinal is home
the flag is out
the flag is up
the Reds are playing at home
time for an oil change
time of the month
up on blocks
woman's week
How to use menstruation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
onset of menstruation
irregular menstruation
Etymology
From Latin menstruus ("monthly"), from mēnsis ("month").
Full origin of menstruation →Frequently asked questions
What does “menstruation” mean?
The word “menstruation” means the monthly process in which the lining of the uterus is shed as blood, in females who are not pregnant. In plain terms, having a monthly period.
How do you pronounce “menstruation”?
“Menstruation” is pronounced mehnst-roo-AY-shuhn (/ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “menstruation” in a sentence?
Here is “menstruation” used in a sentence: “Menstruation usually begins in the early teenage years.”
What is another word for “menstruation”?
Words with a similar meaning to “menstruation” include Aunt Flo, Aunt Frieda, Aunt Rose, blob, blood sports and Bloody Mary.
What part of speech is “menstruation”?
“Menstruation” is a noun.
Where does the word “menstruation” come from?
The word “menstruation” comes from Latin. From Latin menstruus ("monthly"), from mēnsis ("month").
