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diaper

[dahy-per, dahy-uh-per] / ˈdaɪ pər, ˈdaɪ ə pər /
NOUN
underpants for a baby
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In the evenings he shoots hoops and kicks soccer balls with them in the backyard, and splits the unfun stuff—cleaning, laundry, diaper duties—with his wife, Kirstin, 36, a stay-at-home mom.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

She would need to cut the umbilical cord herself and return to the hospital for care in a diaper, her fetus wrapped in towels and the cord hanging between her legs.

From Salon May 27, 2026

The National Diaper Bank Network, a national nonprofit that tracks diaper insecurity, found about 60% of low-income families nationwide struggle with the cost of diapers and rely on less-frequent changes to get by.

From Los Angeles Times May 8, 2026

"My daughter was wearing a diaper, they took it off," Amal says.

From BBC Apr. 14, 2026

She heard Lucinda’s voice go unnaturally bright as she exclaimed, “Oh, Caspy! You’re awake and ready to play again, huh? Let’s go back in your bedroom and change your diaper first....”

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Executives at other branded-goods companies in recent months have talked up their newest concepts: silk diapers, Doritos with protein, Pepsi with fiber, Capri Sun with electrolytes and “hydrating” hot chocolate.

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

But after most of his shows, he returns to a tour bus packed with diapers, bottles and a stroller.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

In April, the centers announced they would eliminate providing diapers, formula and meals — but reversed the decision amid objections.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Kimberly-Clark KMB -1.60%decrease; down pointing triangle reported lower profit in its second quarter and revenue missed estimates, as allegations about the quality of diapers in the China market disrupted sales.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Both boys were lying on a blanket in their diapers, but Ivy knew it was Evan because his head was totally bald.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake

At the center of the diapered frenzy, bouncing around on stage alongside a giant stack of inflatable rings, was Lenny Pearce.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

The diapered babies racing down the baseline to mom or dad?

From Salon Nov. 3, 2025

The relationship is both greater and more primal, and it compares with the developmental strides that play out between mother and baby, and that help to turn a diapered mess into a normal, healthy person.

From The Guardian Jan. 10, 2020

When traveling with a diapered child, it is necessary to have plastic bags to tightly seal the dirty diaper when disposing of it in a public place.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2015

There was Lancelot, no longer in armour but dressed in a magnificent velvet robe, scalloped and diapered.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

The other was a close friend, Stefanie Robinson, a paraprofessional who worked with students with severe disabilities, including those requiring help with feeding and diapering.

From Salon Sep. 19, 2024

In contrast, most preschools still provide naps, diapering and other toileting assistance to the same age group.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 18, 2024

“It’s going to be useful to the diapering world,” says Conz Preti, parenting and health editor at the online news site Insider.

From Seattle Times Nov. 1, 2021

The FDA’s June 1985 risk assessment relied upon a decade-old letter from the company for the agency’s estimate of the amount of dust babies were exposed to during diapering.

From Reuters Dec. 3, 2019

A wonderful example of the many varieties of diapering is to be seen in the South Kensington Museum, No. 689.

From Handbook of Embroidery by Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess Alford




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