diaper

di-a-per · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An absorbent garment worn by babies or incontinent adults to catch urine and feces; called "nappy" in British English.

  2. 2.

    (verb) To put a diaper on someone.

Forms

plural: diapers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    diaper rash — skin irritation caused by prolonged contact with a wet diaper
  • •
    change a diaper — to replace a soiled diaper with a clean one

Related words

See also: baby, diapers, nappy
Synonyms: nappy

Etymology

From Old French diaspre, from Medieval Latin diasprum, from Medieval Greek diaspros ("pure white"), originally referring to a white fabric with a diamond pattern.