diaper wrap
diaper wrap noun: synonym of plastic pants (“an undergarment worn over a diaper/nappy (or underwear) in order to prevent leakage through the fabric.”).
Noun
diaper wrap (plural diaper wraps)
- Synonym of plastic pants (“an undergarment worn over a diaper/nappy (or underwear) in order to prevent leakage through the fabric.”).
- A diaper wrap which is arranged to enclose a diaper and to extend over the crotch portion and up the front and back of the wearer substantially to the waist line […]1951 June 12, Marion Donovan, “Diaper Wrap”, in United States Patent Office, editor, Official Gazette, volume 647, page 589
- Cover it with a breathable diaper wrap. The wrap holds the diaper in place and helps contain wetness.2005, Linda Sonna, Early-Start Potty Training, McGraw-Hill, →ISBN, page 58
- Synonyms:
- plastic pants
- A diaper, designed chiefly for incontinent dogs, that wraps around the animal's waist.
- Synonyms:
- diaper cover, nappy cover, nappy wrap, pilchers, waterproof pants
Synonyms of diaper wrap
Forms of diaper wrap
| plural | diaper wraps |
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Origin of diaper wrap
From diaper + wrap. First sense probably from the Diaper Wrap patented product filled by American inventor Marion Donovan on 19 January 1949 (see quotations).
Questions about diaper wrap
- What does diaper wrap mean?
- Diaper wrap means synonym of plastic pants (“an undergarment worn over a diaper/nappy (or underwear) in order to prevent leakage through the fabric.”).
- What part of speech is diaper wrap?
- Diaper wrap is a noun.
- What is the plural of diaper wrap?
- The plural of diaper wrap is diaper wraps.
Words near diaper wrap in the dictionary
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