Pamper: meaning, definitions and examples

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pamper

 

[ ˈpampər ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

self-care

Indulge with attention and affection; spoil or treat with extreme care and kindness.

Synonyms

coddle, cosset, indulge, mollycoddle, spoil

Examples of usage

  • She pampered herself with a spa day.
  • The grandparents pampered their grandchildren with gifts and treats.
  • He was pampered by his parents and never had to lift a finger.
Context #2 | Noun

baby care

A soft, luxurious towel or cloth used for cleaning a baby's bottom during diaper changes.

Synonyms

cloth, diaper, nappy, towel, wipe

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to have plenty of baby wipes and pamper for changing diapers on the go.
  • The softness of the pamper kept the baby comfortable during the diaper change.

Translations

Translations of the word "pamper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mimar

🇮🇳 लाड़ प्यार करना (lāḍ pyār karnā)

🇩🇪 verwöhnen

🇮🇩 memanjakan

🇺🇦 балувати

🇵🇱 rozpieszczać

🇯🇵 甘やかす (amayakasu)

🇫🇷 choyer

🇪🇸 mimar

🇹🇷 şımartmak

🇰🇷 응석받이로 만들다 (eungseokbajiro mandeulda)

🇸🇦 يدلل (yudallil)

🇨🇿 hýčkat

🇸🇰 rozmaznávať

🇨🇳 宠爱 (chǒng'ài)

🇸🇮 razvajati

🇮🇸 dekur

🇰🇿 еркелету

🇬🇪 გახალისება (gakhaliseba)

🇦🇿 nazlandırmaq

🇲🇽 consentir

Etymology

The word 'pamper' originated in the early 14th century from the Middle English word 'pamperen', meaning 'to cram with rich food'. Over time, the meaning evolved to connote indulging with attention and affection. The concept of pampering oneself or others has been associated with luxury, care, and kindness throughout history.

See also: pampering.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,431 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.