kotex

Thân thiện

A woman opens a new box of Kotex in the bathroom.

Definition

Noun: 1. A brand of disposable absorbent pad worn to absorb menstrual flow: "Kotex" is a trademarked brand name for a type of feminine hygiene product, specifically a sanitary napkin or pad. It is used generically in some contexts to refer to such products.

Usage

• The word "Kotex" is a proper noun (a brand name) and is typically capitalized.
• It is used to refer to the specific product or, informally, to similar products of other brands.
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • The Kotex brand has been a leader in feminine care for decades.
  • Do you have a spare Kotex? I just started my period.

Advanced Usage

• The term is sometimes used in a genericized trademark sense, where the brand name is used to refer to the entire category of products (sanitary napkins). This usage is similar to how "Kleenex" is used for tissues.

Variants and Related Words

• Sanitary napkin/pad (n): The generic, non-brand-specific term for the product.
• Feminine hygiene product (n): A broader category that includes tampons, pads, liners, etc.
• Menstrual pad (n): A descriptive term for the product's function.

Synonyms

• Sanitary pad
• Sanitary napkin
• Menstrual pad
• Feminine pad

Notes

• "Kotex" is a registered trademark of the Kimberly-Clark Corporation. In formal or commercial writing, it is important to note its status as a brand name.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a disposable absorbent pad (trade name Kotex); worn to absorb menstrual flow

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sanitary napkin
• sanitary towel
• Kotex