disposable diaper

English

Noun

disposable diaper (plural disposable diapers)

  1. (Canada, US) A diaper that is disposable; a single-use diaper or paper diaper, as opposed to a cloth one. (This entry is a translation hub.)
    Synonyms: (Commonwealth, Ireland) disposable nappy, (Canada, US, slang) sposie
    Antonym: cloth diaper

Usage notes

  • Because the majority of modern diapers are disposable, this term is used chiefly when there is a need to make a distinction between a disposable and a cloth diaper (a reusable diaper).

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