sanitary napkin
noun
a pad of absorbent material, as cotton, worn by women during menstruation to absorb the uterine flow.
Also called
sanitary pad.
Origin of sanitary napkin
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20
Words nearby sanitary napkin
Medical definitions for sanitary napkin
sanitary napkin
n.
A disposable pad of absorbent material worn to absorb menstrual flow.