sanitary napkin
noun
variants
or sanitary pad
: a disposable absorbent pad used (as during menstruation) to absorb the uterine flow
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One witnessed a cellmate wait 12 hours to receive two sanitary napkins while on her period.
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Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
At least three inmates died after stuffing paper, sanitary napkins or other items down their throats, asphyxiating before anyone intervened.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
Toiletries, toddler-sized diapers, baby wipes, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, tampons and sanitary napkins also are requested.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
It can be used as a wet bag, makeup bag, sanitary napkin bag, wash bag, and more, keeping the rest of your things dry.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2024
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Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
At least three inmates died after stuffing paper, sanitary napkins or other items down their throats, asphyxiating before anyone intervened.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
Toiletries, toddler-sized diapers, baby wipes, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, tampons and sanitary napkins also are requested.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
It can be used as a wet bag, makeup bag, sanitary napkin bag, wash bag, and more, keeping the rest of your things dry.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for sanitary napkin
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“Sanitary napkin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sanitary%20napkin. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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