sanitary napkin
noun
a pad of absorbent material, as cotton, worn by women during menstruation to absorb the uterine flow.
Origin of sanitary napkin
1An Americanism dating back to 1915–20
- Also called sanitary pad .
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How to use sanitary napkin in a sentence
Apply firm, even pressure to the wound with a dressing, clean cloth, or sanitary napkin.
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