as in mum
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of nappy
Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
But composting services aren’t universally available and some of the products are less absorbent than normal nappies, critics say.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 July 2025
More chaos, more laughs, more nappies and more...everything!
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 May 2025
Not to mention having the epic yellow nappies from the waist down.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Atletico Madrid, Leganes, Sevilla, Betis and Mallorca were among those to use their stadiums as collection points for materials donated by supporters, with food, blankets, nappies and water sent by road to those who badly needed them.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The results are wondrous: a delightfully discordant fever dream that covers high fashion nappies, boots inspired by André Courrèges, and a puff-sleeve wedding dress suggesting both restriction and a strange kind of freedom.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
Noun
These are giant concrete-like clusters of cooking oil, grease, nappies, wet wipes and such that congeal into masses in our sewers, clogging networks.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
But composting services aren’t universally available and some of the products are less absorbent than normal nappies, critics say.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 July 2025
More chaos, more laughs, more nappies and more...everything!
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 May 2025
Not to mention having the epic yellow nappies from the waist down.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Atletico Madrid, Leganes, Sevilla, Betis and Mallorca were among those to use their stadiums as collection points for materials donated by supporters, with food, blankets, nappies and water sent by road to those who badly needed them.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The results are wondrous: a delightfully discordant fever dream that covers high fashion nappies, boots inspired by André Courrèges, and a puff-sleeve wedding dress suggesting both restriction and a strange kind of freedom.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nappy
Adjective
-
In the photo, the two are riding bikes together, with Hamilton dressed in a white jersey and baseball cap, and Kardashian in a puffy blue windbreaker, shades and a slick back braid.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
-
Once the cuticle lifts, moisture from the air can enter the hair shaft, causing strands to swell and look puffy or unruly.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Noun
-
At the time, the film studio and Swift stayed mum about the rumors.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
-
While remaining mum on the details, Esposito says Delta is testing out more elevated meal offerings on its flights.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Adjective
-
These fluffy, petite biscuits make the best accessory to any spread, especially when pimiento cheese or chicken salad is involved.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
-
Bad mini cones are made with soggy cones and sweet, fluffy filling that has none of the unctuousness of real ice cream.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Noun
-
Under the previous setup, customers would order at the counter and then wait there for their food, often creating a bottleneck for people trying to buy gas station essentials like chips, beer or a lottery ticket.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
-
Participating locations are offering $8 cocktails, $7 wine, $6 beer and appetizers priced under $10.—
Ross DiMattei,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
-
Plants produce a basal rosette of downy foliage in their first year and flower in the second season, after which the plants typically die out.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
-
The following season, Jackie was tending two downy babies — BBB (Big Bear Baby) and Stormy.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Spicy sauces do well with a hazy IPA or American-style lager, and tamarind sauce goes nicely with a lighter golden or blonde ale.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
-
This ale could be paired with a lemon meringue pie, says Smith.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Adjective
-
Between segments, Byrd, a shaggy-haired blonde perpetually clad in a spiderweb crochet bikini, would take calls from viewers, urge them to use condoms and dental dams, and get ready for the next performer, who would vary in gender expression and talent.—
Mike Albo,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
-
However, despite Fariala’s tight control of the tone and the musical elements, the script remains shaggy and unfocused at times.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
22 May 2026
Noun
-
When entering the galleries for cocktail hour on Saturday, guests essentially walked into a small but immersive slice of these artists’ worlds.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
-
In terms of beach dining, there's a dedicated team of sandy-footed helpers who can fetch you everything from a lounge chair to a cocktail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nappy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
