tampon
Tampon (noun) means a small plug of absorbent material inserted into the body to soak up fluid, most commonly used during menstruation. Example: “She packed a box of tampons for the trip.”
How to use tampon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small absorbent plug used during a period.
Word forms
tamponed past tense, tamponned past tense, tampons plural, tampons singular
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Etymology
From French tampon, ultimately from a Frankish word for a stopper or plug — the same root behind "tap."
Frequently asked questions
What does “tampon” mean?
The word “tampon” means a small plug of absorbent material inserted into the body to soak up fluid, most commonly used during menstruation. In plain terms, a small absorbent plug used during a period.
How do you pronounce “tampon”?
“Tampon” is pronounced TAM-pon ([ˈtʰæmpɑn] in IPA).
How do you use “tampon” in a sentence?
Here is “tampon” used in a sentence: “She packed a box of tampons for the trip.”
What part of speech is “tampon”?
“Tampon” is a noun.
Where does the word “tampon” come from?
The word “tampon” comes from French. From French tampon, ultimately from a Frankish word for a stopper or plug — the same root behind "tap.".