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diapers


Meanings
  • noun

    Cloth or disposable covering that fastens at the waist and hips and is worn by infants and toddlers to absorb and contain urine and feces.

    - "Babies need diapers to keep them dry and comfortable."
    - "Parents often change diapers several times a day."

Synonyms

napkin , nappy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with diapers
papers , chapers , hapless , napper , rapper
Variants
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diaper , diapers , diapered , diapering
Etymology
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The word 'diaper' comes from the Old French word 'diapre', which means 'cloth covering the belly'.


Trivia
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  1. The average baby goes through about 2,500 diapers before being potty trained.

  2. Disposable diapers were invented in 1946 but did not become popular until the 1960s.

  3. Cloth diapers can be washed and reused up to 100 times.


Related Concepts
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  1. Disposable diapers: A type of diaper made from synthetic materials that can be disposed of after use. They were introduced in the 1960s and have since become the most common type of diaper used.

  2. Cloth diapers: A type of diaper made from fabric that can be washed and reused. They have been used for centuries and are still popular among some parents today.


Culture
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Diapers have been used for centuries to keep infants and toddlers clean and dry. They have been made from various materials over the years, including cloth, leather, and disposable plastic. In literature, diapers have been mentioned in works such as Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and J.D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye'. In art, diapers have been depicted in paintings and sculptures, such as Hans Holbein the Younger's portrait of 'Anne Boleyn, Queen of England, with the Princess Elizabeth and the Baby Prince'.

How to Memorize "diapers"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small baby wearing a diaper with cute designs on it. Visualize the way it fastens at the waist and hips.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'diaper' with the image of a happy, clean baby. Remember that diapers keep babies dry and comfortable.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Diapers Don't Leak' to remember the definition of a diaper.


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