tampon

[US]/'tæmpɒn/
[UK]/'tæmpɑn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. sanitary pad used by women during menstruation.
Word Forms
Past Participletamponed
Present Participletamponing
Third Person Singulartampons
Pluraltampons
Past Tensetamponed

Example Sentences

Objective:To investigate the occurance and development of complications after silicone oil tamponing operation in retinal detachment,and its effects on the recovery of vision after its taken out.

She always carries a tampon in her purse.

I need to buy some tampons at the store.

She ran out of tampons and had to ask a friend for one.

The tampon dispenser in the bathroom is empty.

She prefers using tampons over pads during her period.

Tampons are convenient for women during their menstrual cycle.

She forgot to pack tampons for her trip and had to buy some at the airport.

The tampon brand she uses is very absorbent.

She had to change her tampon every few hours during her heavy flow days.

Tampons are a common feminine hygiene product used by many women worldwide.

Real-world Examples

A tampon, " tampon, " is something that I have never used.

Source: Lucy’s Day in ESL

There's also room under the sink for our hairdryers and tampons.

Source: Lucy’s Day in ESL

But in this case, Lucy has hairdryers and tampons in her bathroom.

Source: Lucy’s Day in ESL

Hey, Rach! The tampons here are only a penny.

Source: Friends Season 3

I'm George. I sleep down the hall from you. I buy your tampons.

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

I also have an idea for a bulk mail-order feminine hygiene company. Oh, glow-in-the-dark tampons!

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 1

Some of the Ukrainian products on offer are of the more mundane kind, like cat food, soap, and tampons.

Source: VOA Standard July 2014 Collection

You know, you have diaper bags and diaper bags, you can sometimes get tampons, but it's not.

Source: PBS Interview Social Series

And then he hands 100 tampons to me.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) April 2022 Collection

Yeah, go ahead, send up some tampons.

Source: Friends Season 09

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