sanitary belt
noun
a narrow belt, usually of elastic, for holding a sanitary napkin in place.
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Words nearby sanitary belt
sanious, sanit., sanitarian, sanitarium, sanitary, sanitary belt, sanitary cordon, sanitary engineering, sanitary inspector, sanitary landfill, sanitary napkin
Origin of sanitary belt
First recorded in 1905–10
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British Dictionary definitions for sanitary belt
sanitary belt
noun
a belt for supporting a sanitary towel
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