diaper deck
Syllables: dia·per deckUS/ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌdɛk/
diaper deck noun: a changing table, especially one that is foldable, wall-mounted and intended for infants or small children.
Noun
diaper deck (plural diaper decks)
- A changing table, especially one that is foldable, wall-mounted and intended for infants or small children.
- The deck operates like a built-in ironing board; it can be pulled down to change a baby and pushed back when finished. Diaper decks hold baby wipes, rubber gloves, and other diaper-change items.1998, Mike Bayer, “Church Kitchens”, in Marshall Shelly, Phyllis Ten Elshof, editor, The Complete Church Guide to Saving Money and Buying Smart, Broadman & Holman, →ISBN, page 89
- The zoo is stroller and wheelchair accessible, and wagons are available for rent at the entrance. A few exhibits, however, require you to leave your strollers outside. Bathrooms with diaper decks are conveniently located for both moms and dads.2002, Carolyn Sutton, The Preschooler's Guide to Denver: Best Outings for Kids under 6 Years Old, Fire Creek Publishing Corporation, →ISBN, page 14
Examples of diaper deck in a sentence
- One of the most important inventions that was born during this era was the diaper deck, also known as the baby changing station.2012 July 19, Kristan Hawkins, “Baby Changing Stations Play an Important Role on College Campus”, in Standing With You:
- Like many other husbands and fathers, Price, 41, knows the chances are slim that he'll find a diaper deck in male restrooms when his 1-year-old needs changing.2020 January 3, Kimberly Leonard, “Expanding Diaper Duty”, in Washington Examiner:
- Installation of all other applicable building kit components and fixtures that are supplied by Romtec (e.g. (if applicable), partitions, dispensers, ADA equipment, mirrors, diaper decks, etc.)2022 December 2, Preliminary Scope of Supply and Services: Building Supply and Installation, ROMTEC, page 5:
Forms of diaper deck
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Origin of diaper deck
Genericized trademark from Diaper Deck, the brand name for a wall-mounted changing table created by the American Infant Care Products Corporation. This product name was first used on 24 April 1986, and is from diaper + deck (“any raised flat surface that can be walked on”) because the baby can walk and lay on the surface of the raised changing table.
Words that rhyme with diaper deck
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Questions about diaper deck
- What does diaper deck mean?
- Diaper deck means a changing table, especially one that is foldable, wall-mounted and intended for infants or small children.
- How do you use diaper deck in a sentence?
- One of the most important inventions that was born during this era was the diaper deck, also known as the baby changing station.
- What part of speech is diaper deck?
- Diaper deck is a noun.
- How do you pronounce diaper deck?
- Diaper deck is pronounced /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌdɛk/ (US).
- What is the plural of diaper deck?
- The plural of diaper deck is diaper decks.
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