diaper changer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From diaper + changer.
Meanings
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(Canada, US, colloquial, rare) A changing pad (mat) or changing table.
Accessories for a new baby; above – a layette with bassinet, towel and sheets; painted baskets for cotton wool and creams; a Beatrix Potter fabric traveling basket with a diaper changer that zips up into a bag; a contemporary English willow bassinet.
1989, Annie Sloan, Felicity Bryan, Nursery Style: Creating Beautiful Rooms for Children, Contemporary Books, →ISBN, page 14:Penncrest Portable washing machine, like new. Best ofter, Also baby crib, play pen, and diaper changer, 467-9405, after 6.
1973 May 11, “For Sale Miscellaneous”, in The News and Observer, page WA-3:The Royal Flush Comfort Station will be available featuring: Men's Side: 2 flushing toilets, 6 ft. urinal, sink, soap, towels, mirror, diaper changer and trash receptacle.
2002 July 24, “We treat you like Royalty!”, in The Des Moines Register, page 6CA:For the family, he has high chairs, walkers, diaper changers, Auto Observation Seats, and other things that might interest you.
1945 September 14, George Smith, “SMITH DEVICES”, in Roy V. Wright, editor, Railway Mechanical Engineer, volume 119, number 9 (advertisement), Simmons-Boardman Publishing, page 173:The bathroom has an adult-sized toilet, child-sized toilet for those potty training, as well as two diaper changers. Drinking fountain, but no bottle refill station.
2024 January 17, “Jefferson City Indoor Fun!”, in Macaroni KID Jefferson City:
- (Canada, US, humorous, often) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see diaper, changer (a person who changes diapers).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
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| diaper changers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |