tampon — a plug of soft material used to stop a wound or block an opening in the body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a plug of soft material used to stop a wound or block an opening in the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæmpɑːn/
Example Sentences
- The doctor used a tampon to stop the nosebleed.
- She always carries tampons in her purse just in case.
- The tampons were sold out at three different stores!
tampon
NOUN[/ˈtæmpɑːn/]
a plug of soft material used to stop a wound or block an opening in the body
Soft material plugging a wound
With tampon upon her, she's calm in the salon!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'tampon', originally meaning 'stopper' or 'plug'. French 'tampon' evolved from Germanic 'tap', which carries the fundamental concept of blocking or sealing an opening.
Breakdown
tampon (French: plug/stopper) < tap (Germanic root meaning to stop or block). The French form added the -on suffix, a common French diminutive or agent noun ending.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The doctor used a tampon to stop the nosebleed.”
“She always carries tampons in her purse just in case.”
“The tampons were sold out at three different stores!”
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