Diaper: meaning, definitions and examples

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diaper

[ ˈdaɪpər ]

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baby care

A diaper is a piece of absorbent material worn by a baby or young child to catch and contain their waste.

Synonyms

diapering, nappy, pamper

Examples of usage

Make sure to change the baby's diaper regularly to keep them clean and comfortable.
She always carries extra diapers in her bag in case of emergencies.

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baby care

To diaper means to put a diaper on a baby or young child.

Synonyms

diapering, nappy, pamper

Examples of usage

She quickly diapered the baby before heading out for a walk.
I need to learn how to properly diaper a newborn.

Translations

Translations of the word "diaper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fralda

🇮🇳 डायपर

🇩🇪 Windel

🇮🇩 popok

🇺🇦 підгузок

🇵🇱 pielucha

🇯🇵 おむつ

🇫🇷 couche

🇪🇸 pañal

🇹🇷 bebek bezi

🇰🇷 기저귀

🇸🇦 حفاضة

🇨🇿 plenka

🇸🇰 plienka

🇨🇳 尿布

🇸🇮 plenica

🇮🇸 bleyja

🇰🇿 жөргек

🇬🇪 საფენი

🇦🇿 uşaq bezi

🇲🇽 pañal

Word origin

The word 'diaper' originated from the Middle English word 'dyaper', which meant cloth with a diamond-shaped pattern. Over time, the term became associated specifically with the absorbent garment used for babies. The use of diapers has evolved from simple cloth to modern disposable versions, revolutionizing baby care practices.