washable nappy en · NOUN
Etymology
Due to cloth nappies being reusable after washing; hence, being washable, which disposable nappies are not.
Meanings
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(Commonwealth, UK) Synonym of cloth nappy.
Wherever possible, use mild soaps and laundry detergent – the detergent is significant if you are using washable nappies.
2020, Yehudi Gordon, Birth And Beyond, Ebury Publishing, →ISBN, page 532:Terry towelling squares. These are still the most popular washable nappies in Britain and have a lot to be said for them.
1975, David Harvey, The Baby Book, Marshall Cavendish, →ISBN, page 101:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| washable nappies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |