: a soft usually white linen or cotton fabric used for tablecloths or towels
2
: an allover pattern consisting of one or more small repeated units of design (such as geometric figures) connecting with one another or growing out of one another with continuously flowing or straight lines
3
: a basic garment for infants consisting of a folded cloth or other absorbent material drawn up between the legs and fastened about the waist
also: a similar garment especially for incontinent adults
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Noun
The sale price varies based on the size of the diapers, with sizes three to six representing the largest discount of $10 off per box.—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 July 2025 That included distributing pamphlets on parenting, fetal development and adoption, which could trigger the same reimbursement as providing tangible aid like diapers or formula.—Cassandra Jaramillo, ProPublica, 12 July 2025
Verb
Aging demographics are reshaping everything from retirement plans and immigration patterns to diaper sales and popular ideals about beauty.—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 18 May 2025 From laundry detergents to diaper pail deodorizers, Arm & Hammer Baby is committed to ensuring that only the highest quality ingredients are used.—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for diaper
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English diapre, from Anglo-French diaspre, from Medieval Latin diasprum
: a basic garment especially for infants consisting of a folded cloth or other absorbent material drawn up between the legs and fastened about the waist
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