sanitary belt

American

noun

a narrow belt, usually of elastic, for holding a sanitary napkin in place.

sanitary belt British

noun

a belt for supporting a sanitary towel

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Etymology

Origin of sanitary belt

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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There was a sanitary belt, a box of Kotex, and a little pamphlet entitled When Your Body Changes.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

The sanitary belt is used to hold these pads in place.

From The Prospective Mother, a Handbook for Women During Pregnancy by Slemons, J. Morris (Josiah Morris)

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