diaper diaper /ˈdaɪpɝ/

noun

1. () [ N. American] Garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement  ( napkin , nappy [British] , diaper [ N. American] )
   garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement
    I changed the baby's nappy before we left the house
   I changed the baby's nappy before we left the house
   
   
2. [ N. American] A fabric (usually cotton or linen) with a distinctive woven pattern of small repeated figures  ( diaper [ N. American] )
   a fabric (usually cotton or linen) with a distinctive woven pattern of small repeated figures
    The baby's diaper had a cute pattern of little ducks on it.
   The baby's diaper had a cute pattern of little ducks on it.