diva cup

English

Alternative forms

• Diva cup, Diva Cup, DivaCup

Etymology

From the trademarked name DivaCup. From diva +‎ cup; cup referring to menstrual cup.

Noun

diva cup (plural diva cups)

1. (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:

     ... 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.)