Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

menstruation

[men-stroo-ey-shuhn, -strey-] / ˌmɛn struˈeɪ ʃən, -ˈstreɪ- /


NOUN
monthly women's state
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"Menstruation" had not been heard much on primetime TV up to that point.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2023

“Discriminatory menstrual practices and perceptions have been practiced since the beginning of civilization,” says Radha Paudel, the founder of the Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation in Nepal.

From National Geographic • Nov. 29, 2023

Menstruation: What do you know about period cycles?

From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2023

Menstruation has long been framed in terms of managing it with the greatest possible degree of obfuscation.

From Salon • Sep. 25, 2022

Menstruation was not something that Ophie looked forward to; she understood the monthly ritual of bleeding but was rather happy not to have one more hassle in her life.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland



Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "menstruation" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com