diaper bag

Meanings

noundiaper bag (plural diaper bags)

CanadaUSA bag used during outings for the storage of items and supplies needed to take care of a baby, such as diapers, wet wipes, toiletries, food and toys.
CanadaUSdatedA bag designed specifically to carry soiled diapers for disposal.

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From diaper + bag. The first sense is derived from the second. Second sense first attested in 1905.

Afrikaans doekesak

doekesakA bag used for the storage of items and supplies needed to take care of a baby

Dutch luiertas

luiertasA bag used for the storage of items and supplies needed to take care of a baby

German Wickeltasche

WickeltascheA bag used for the storage of items and supplies needed to take care of a baby

Spanish pañalera

pañaleraA bag used for the storage of items and supplies needed to take care of a baby

Turkish bebek bezi çantası

bebek bezi çantasıA bag used for the storage of items and supplies needed to take care of a baby

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “diaper bag,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diaper%20bag.