diaper changer

noun

A changing pad (mat) or changing table.

Meanings

noundiaper changer (plural diaper changers)

plural diaper changers

  1. CanadaUScolloquialrareA changing pad (mat) or changing table.

    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
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    For the family, he has high chairs, walkers, diaper changers, Auto Observation Seats, and other things that might interest you.

    1945 September 29, George Smith, “SMITH DEVICES”, in Roy V. Wright, editor, Railway Mechanical Engineer, volume 119, number 9 (advertisement), Simmons-Boardman Publishing, page 173

    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

    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

    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

    Synonyms: nappy changer

  2. CanadaUShumorousoftenUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see diaper, changer (a person who changes diapers).

    Synonyms: nappy changer

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA changing pad (mat) or changing table.

nounUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see diaper, changer (a person who changes diapers).

Origin

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Chicago

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