nappies
/ˈnæpiz/
NOUN
1. Absorbent garments worn by babies or people with incontinence
Absorbent garments worn by babies or people who cannot control their bladder or bowel movements, used to contain urine and feces.
1.1. Baby diapers
Absorbent garments worn by babies to collect urine and feces before they are toilet-trained.
Synonyms
- diapers
- baby diapers
Examples
- The parents packed extra nappies for the long road trip with the baby.
- In the diaper bag, they always kept a stash of clean nappies.
- During the flight, the attentive mother changed her baby's nappies discreetly.
- The daycare center requests that parents provide a supply of disposable nappies.
Related Words
- disposable diapers
- cloth diapers
- training pants
- incontinence pads
- changing pads
1.2. Incontinence diapers
Absorbent garments worn by people who cannot voluntarily control urination or bowel movements.
Synonyms
- incontinence diapers
- adult diapers
Examples
- The care home supplied nappies for residents who needed assistance with incontinence.
- Specially designed nappies can help people manage urinary incontinence.
Related Words
- incontinence briefs
- absorbent underwear
- protective underwear
- continence products
VERB
2. To put absorbent garments on someone
To put a nappy or diaper on a baby or another person who needs assistance with continence.
2.1. Putting a diaper on a baby
To dress a baby or another person in an absorbent garment designed to contain urine and feces.
Synonyms
- diaper
- diaper up
- put in diapers
Examples
- She nappies the baby before putting him down for a nap.
- The caregiver nappied the infant after bathing him.
Related Words
- change
- dress
- swaddle
- change a diaper