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    Diaper

    /ˈdaɪ.pər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A piece of absorbent material worn under the clothing to catch excretions, especially worn by infants.
    The mother changed the baby's diaper during the picnic.
    A similar garment worn by adults with incontinence issues.
    He wears a diaper at night to avoid any accidents.
    A cloth or disposable garment used for babies, typically fastened with adhesive tabs or pins.
    She packed extra diapers for the trip.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'diaper', from Old French 'diaiaper', from 'dia', meaning 'a cloth', influenced by the Arabic word 'dīwār'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    diaper duty:
    The responsibility of changing diapers.
    diaper rash:
    Irritation or rash caused by prolonged contact with a wet diaper.
    diaper bag:
    A bag used for carrying diapers and other baby supplies.

    Related Words

    nappy
    A British term for diaper.
    potty
    A small toilet used for training children.
    wipes
    Moist towelettes used for cleaning the skin, often used with diapers.

    Slang Meanings

    Mad diaper skills
    He's got some mad diaper skills, changing them in record time.
    Diapering up
    We need to start diapering up before the next feeding.