diapernoun [ C ]
uk/ˈdaɪ.pər/us/ˈdaɪ.pɚ/US UK nappya square of thick soft paper or cloth that is fastened around a baby's bottom and between its legs to absorb its urine and solid waste:
disposable/reusable diapers
diaper cream
She was changing the baby's diaper.
I knew William when he was still in diapers (= when he was a baby).
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Babies' & children's clothing
- Babygro
- bib
- bootee
- feeder
- layette
- nappy
- onesie
- rompers
- sailor suit
- sleeper
- sleepsuit
- snowsuit