menstrual

adjective

men·​stru·​al ˈmen(t)-strü-əl How to pronounce menstrual (audio)
-strəl
: of or relating to menstruation
menstrually adverb

Examples of menstrual in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But in 20 states in the US, menstrual products are taxed as luxury items. Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 25 Oct. 2024 Practicing good hygiene, including frequently changing menstrual products and wiping from front to back. Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024 Maria Machado, a student attorney and senior at Central High School, co-founded Soy Mia, a nonprofit providing free menstrual products across Memphis, focusing on the Hispanic community. Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Oct. 2024 Also endowed with anti-spastic properties, passionflower may soothe gastrointestinal disorders, aid digestion, and relieve menstrual pain. Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for menstrual 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of menstrual was in the 14th century

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“Menstrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menstrual. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

menstrual

adjective
men·​stru·​al ˈmen(t)-strə(-wə)l How to pronounce menstrual (audio)
: of or relating to menstruation

Medical Definition

menstrual

adjective
men·​stru·​al ˈmen(t)-strə(-wə)l How to pronounce menstrual (audio)
: of or relating to menstruation
menstrually adverb
a menstrually related migraine

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