tampon UK [ˈtʰæmpɒn]US [ˈtʰæmpɑn]noun 3verb 1forms 5 noun3 •A 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.The only apparent difference between Playtex deodorant and nondeodorant tampons was the deodorant, yet the deodorant tampons did not stimulate the production of TSST-1. — 1987 •An inking pad used in lithographic printing. •A double-headed drumstick primarily for the bass drum. verb1 •To plug (a wound) with a tampon or compress. formstamponed · tamponned · tamponing · tamponning · tampons
