noun🔗ShareA plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially one inserted in the vagina during menstruation."She bought a box of tampons at the drugstore for her period. "medicinebodysexitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA double-headed drumstick primarily for the bass drum."The percussionist carefully selected his tampons to ensure the bass drum's sound was deep and resonant for the orchestral piece. "musicutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn inking pad used in lithographic printing."The printer used several different tampons for the various colors in the lithograph. "artmaterialstationeryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading