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Definition of tampax

tampax

/ˈtæm.pæks/
Tam · pax
Plural:tampaxes
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tampax Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A trademarked brand of disposable menstrual tampons equipped with a telescoping applicator, often used generically to refer to any tampon.

Example

"The campus health center provides free sanitary pads and Tampax in all student restrooms."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

tamer
tamp
tampa
tampax
tamper
tampere
tamperer

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s as a trademark blended from the words "tampon" and "pack" (spelled phonetically as "pax").

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