noun
a mass of absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb bodily fluid
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She discreetly placed a tampon in her purse before heading to the restroom.
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Can you grab me a tampon from the bathroom? I forgot to restock.
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I always keep a stash of tampons in my bag for emergencies.
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His comment was like a tampon - unnecessary and uncomfortable.