Meanings
plural night diapers
- CanadaUSSynonym of nighttime diaper.
He'd been dry two nights in a row. Maybe he wouldn't need a night diaper much longer.
1981, Anne Henry, Robbing the Cradle, Harlequin Books, →ISBN, page 622 more examples
A new "night diaper" is supposed to last all night and does not have to be changed, taking the place of two regular diapers. These diapers are woven with three layers of highly absorbent gauze.
1953 May 14, “Nighttime Diapers”, in Abilene Reporter-News, page 6-ANight diapers can be a little bulky, especially on smaller children but they don't have to be bulky. Some night diapers are really trim based on the fold, quality of the textile, and the absorbency needs of the child.
2021, Bailey Bouwman, Cloth Diapers: The Ultimate Guide to Textiles, Washing & More, Simply Bailey Social Marketing, →ISBN, page 227Synonyms: nighttime diaper
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of nighttime diaper.
Origin
So called because it is intended to be worn at night.
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