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Definition of kotex

kotex

/ˈkoʊ.tɛks/
ko · tex
Plural:kotexes
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kotex Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A trademarked brand of feminine hygiene products, including sanitary napkins, tampons, and pantyliners; by extension, any disposable sanitary napkin.

Example

"The pharmacy stocked several varieties of Kotex on the personal care aisle."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although "Kotex" is a legally protected registered trademark, it is frequently used generically in everyday speech (sometimes spelled in lowercase) to refer to any sanitary napkin.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1920 by the Kimberly-Clark Corporation as a commercial blend of "cotton" and "texture" (originally referred to as "cotton-like texture").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kotex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kotex
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