Illustration of diaper
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1
: a basic garment for infants consisting of a folded cloth or other absorbent material drawn up between the legs and fastened about the waist to hold body waste
also
: a similar garment especially for incontinent adults
2
: a fabric with a distinctive pattern:
a
: a rich silk fabric
b
: a soft usually white linen or cotton fabric used for tablecloths or towels
3
: 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
diapered; diapering
ˈdī-p(ə-)riŋ
1
: to put on or change the diaper of (an infant)
2
: to ornament with diaper designs
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“Diaper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diaper. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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