diaper

2 definitions • 5 examples

a 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

change someone's diaper She was changing the baby's diaper.

in diapers I knew William when he was still in diapers (= when he was a baby).

a thick, soft, cloth or plastic-covered paper that can be placed between the legs and fastened around the waist, used for a baby who has not yet learned to use a toilet:

disposable diapers