Synonyms for
Diapers
Definition
Diapers are absorbent garments worn by babies to catch and contain their waste.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- disposable diapers
- cloth diapers
- baby diapers
- change a diaper
- diaper rash
- diaper bag
- diaper service
Word family
noun diaper
Usage note
While 'diaper' is the standard term in American English, 'nappy' is more common in British English. The word is primarily used for infants and toddlers.
Example sentences
- I need to buy more diapers for my baby.
- She wore a diaper when she was a baby.
- The diaper leaked and made a mess.
- I changed my baby's diaper on the changing table.
- He was potty-trained and no longer needed to wear diapers.
Quotes
"I got a lot of advice from my mom. She taught me a lot about what you need for a baby, like diapers. She said, 'You can never have enough of those.'" - Beyonce
"I have a pit crew that puts on my diaper. They've been with me for years, and they're kind of like family now." - Justin Bieber
"I'm not a car person. The subway gets me where I need to go efficiently and cheaply, and I don't have to worry about parking or gasoline. Plus, riding the subway puts me in close proximity with people who have interesting stories to tell. And there's the added bonus of not having to change diapers." - David Byrne