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nappy changer en · NOUN

Etymology

From nappy + changer.

Meanings

1. (Commonwealth, UK, rare) Synonym of diaper changer (“a changing pad (mat) or changing table”).
   • Waterproof pushchair covers, wheelchair covers, pram-seat covers, playpen mats, nappy changers, small mattresses (upholstered P.V.C.), high chair cushions, beach mats ... 1963, “Baby Goods”, in Achievement, volume 30, World Trade Magazines Limited, page 37:
   • One of the female MPs interviewed also highlighted the gender disparities in Parliament. [...] 'Not that I do not want them in the main chamber but if we had to create a bit of space for these kids to draw, and if we want to have a nappy changer, we easily can put one in the toilet.' 2024 July 21, Albert Galea, “MPs open up about psychological struggles of being in Parliament”, in The Malta Independent:
   • Eden Cinema's Cinemum continues on Friday at 10 a.m. Mums, dads, grandparents and guardians are invited to bring babies and toddlers along to the cinema. The Eden Cinemas have opted for showing not one but two films at the same time. Nappy changers and bottle warmers will be available. 2006 July 23, “Cinema for mums”, in Times of Malta:
2. (Commonwealth, UK, informal, often) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see nappy, changer (one who changes nappies).

Forms

Synonyms

diaper changer · diaper changer