sanitary napkin

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noun
  1. a pad of absorbent material, as cotton, worn by women during menstruation to absorb the uterine flow.

Origin of sanitary napkin

1
An 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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