menstrual

adjective

men·​stru·​al ˈmen(t)-strü-əl How to pronounce menstrual (audio)
-strəl
: of or relating to menstruation
menstrually adverb

Examples of menstrual in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What if some of those menstrual aids contain heavy metals or potentially toxic chemicals linked to chronic diseases and reproductive and developmental problems? Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 July 2024 After all, exposure to the metals found in these menstrual products have been previously linked to a range of health issues, including dementia, infertility, diabetes, and cancer, along with damage to the cardiovascular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Meg Walters, Glamour, 11 July 2024 While tampons, pads, and diva cups all have their pros and cons, period underwear is the unsung hero of menstrual products. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024 Authorities will be prohibited from issuing search warrants, subpoenas or court orders to obtain menstrual health data, including electronic data stored on digital devices. Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for menstrual 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'menstrual.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of menstrual was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near menstrual

Cite this Entry

“Menstrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menstrual. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

menstrual

adjective
men·​stru·​al ˈmen(t)-strə(-wə)l How to pronounce menstrual (audio)
: of or relating to menstruation

Medical Definition

menstrual

adjective
men·​stru·​al ˈmen(t)-strə(-wə)l How to pronounce menstrual (audio)
: of or relating to menstruation
menstrually adverb
a menstrually related migraine

More from Merriam-Webster on menstrual

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!