diva cup
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From the trademarked name DivaCup. From diva + cup; cup referring to menstrual cup.
Noun
- (North American English) A reusable menstrual cup made of medical-grade silicone that collects rather than absorbs menstrual flow, offering longer durations of leak protection.
- Hypernym: menstrual cup
- 2023 April 23, Rosas, Kim, Period Nirvana[1]:
- ... in North America the phrase "diva cup" is used generically to describe menstrual cups of all brands.
Trivia
- On August 14, 2023, the word appeared as an answer in the New York Times crossword puzzle. (wordplay, the crossword column.)