sanitary napkin

/'sænitəri'næpkin/

Thân thiện

A woman places a new sanitary napkin in her purse.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A disposable absorbent pad worn to absorb menstrual flow: A personal hygiene product designed to be worn externally in underwear to manage menstrual bleeding. It is typically made of absorbent materials and is intended for single use.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She always keeps a sanitary napkin in her purse.
  • The vending machine in the restroom sells sanitary napkins.

Advanced Usage

• "To use a sanitary napkin": To employ this product for its intended purpose.
  • Many people learn to use a sanitary napkin during puberty.

Variants and Related Words

• Sanitary towel (n): A synonym, more common in British English.
  • She bought a pack of sanitary towels.
• Menstrual pad (n): A more descriptive, generic term.
  • Reusable menstrual pads are an eco-friendly alternative.

Synonyms

• Menstrual pad: A pad for absorbing menstrual fluid.
• Feminine hygiene product: A broader category including tampons and menstrual cups.

Related Phrases

• "To change a sanitary napkin": To replace a used pad with a new one.
  • It is important to change your sanitary napkin regularly.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sanitary towel
• Kotex