Tampon

Pronunciation

• IPA: ˈtʰæmpÊ°É”n

Full definition of tampon

Noun

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.I learned by myself how to insert a tampon.
2. A double-headed drumstick primarily for the bass drum.
3. An inking pad used in lithographic printing.

Synonyms

• (intravaginal plug used to absorb menstrual blood) vampire's teabag slang

Verb

1. (medicine, transitive) To plug (a wound) with a tampon or compress.

Anagrams

• potman, pot man