sanitary napkin
noun
variants: or
sanitary pad
Definition of sanitary napkin
: a disposable absorbent pad used (as during menstruation) to absorb the uterine flow
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1915
First Known Use of sanitary napkin
1915
SANITARY NAPKIN Defined for English Language Learners
sanitary napkin
noun
Definition of sanitary napkin for English Language Learners
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: a thick piece of soft material that is used to absorb blood during menstruation
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sanitary napkin
noun
Medical Definition of sanitary napkin
: a disposable absorbent pad used (as during menstruation) to absorb the flow from the uterus
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