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

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Promoting education, the nonprofit’s mission has been to provide backpacks and essential school supplies as well as help provide access to menstrual hygiene products. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026 However, the gusset on the best menstrual underwear contains several layers. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026 More importantly, the endometrial cells used to build the model could be obtained from a single biopsy, and the system was also compatible with cells collected non-invasively from menstrual blood. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026 That being said, some people find the larger menstrual cups uncomfortable. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for menstrual

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

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“Menstrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menstrual. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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

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