diaper
word
/ˈdaɪpɝ/
DY-pur
/dˈaɪpɐ/
DY-puh
Definition
A soft, absorbent piece of material worn by babies to catch urine and feces before they are toilet trained; sometimes used for adults with medical needs.
Usage & Nuances
'Diaper' is used in American English; British English usually says 'nappy.' Common collocations: 'change a diaper,' 'disposable diaper,' 'cloth diaper.' Sometimes used for adult incontinence as 'adult diaper.'
Spanish: pañalPortuguese (BR): fraldaPortuguese (PT): fraldaChinese (Simplified): 尿布Chinese (Traditional): 尿布Hindi: डायपर - लंगोट (पुराना/कपड़े का)Arabic: حفاضةBengali: ডায়াপার - ন্যাপিRussian: подгузникJapanese: おむつVietnamese: tãKorean: 기저귀Turkish: bebek beziUrdu: ڈایپرIndonesian: popok
Example Sentences
Please change the baby's diaper.
basic
His diaper is wet.
basic
We need more diapers for our trip.
basic
Can you grab a clean diaper from the bag?
natural
After she had her baby, they bought a lot of diapers just in case.
natural
My grandmother uses an adult diaper at night for comfort.
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