sanitary napkin

noun
1.
a pad of absorbent material, as cotton, worn by women during menstruation to absorb the uterine flow.
Also called sanitary pad.
Origin
1915-20, Americanism
Examples from the web for sanitary napkin
  • The sanitary napkin dispenser protrudes into the path of travel.
  • sanitary napkin receptacles shall be emptied, cleaned, disinfected and provided a new liner daily.
  • The sanitary napkin disposal unit in the accessible stall is mounted above the side grab bar, impeding the usability of the bar.
  • The belt was buckled and the zipper was partially zipped and a slightly soiled sanitary napkin was present.
British Dictionary definitions for sanitary napkin

sanitary towel

noun
1.
an absorbent pad worn externally by women during menstruation to absorb the menstrual flow
sanitary napkin in Medicine

sanitary napkin n.
A disposable pad of absorbent material worn to absorb menstrual flow.