Nappy

Pronunciation: /ˈnæpi/

Definitions of nappy

noun a baby's diaper

Example Sentences

A1 The baby needs a clean nappy.

A2 I bought a pack of nappies for the newborn.

B1 She always carries extra nappies in her diaper bag.

B2 The eco-friendly nappies are more expensive but better for the environment.

C1 The nappy rash cream helped soothe the baby's irritated skin.

C2 The nappy changing station in the restroom was well-stocked and clean.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a baby's diaper; soft and fluffy in texture

Example Sentences

A1 The baby has a nappy on.

A2 She changed the nappy of her little sister.

B1 The nappy rash cream helped soothe the baby's skin.

B2 The eco-friendly nappies are better for the environment.

C1 She prefers using cloth nappies instead of disposable ones.

C2 The nappy bag was filled with all the essentials for the baby's outing.

Examples of nappy in a Sentence

formal The baby's nappy needs to be changed every few hours.

informal I need to grab some nappies from the store.

slang I forgot to pack extra nappies in the diaper bag.

figurative His excuse was as thin as a wet nappy.

Grammatical Forms of nappy

• past tense: napped
• plural: nappies
• comparative: more nappy
• superlative: most nappy
• present tense: naps
• future tense: will nap
• perfect tense: have napped
• continuous tense: is napping
• singular: nappy
• positive degree: nappy
• infinitive: to nap
• gerund: napping
• participle: napping

Origin and Evolution of nappy

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'nappy' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'hnæpp', which meant a piece of cloth or a diaper.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nappy' evolved to refer specifically to the fabric used in diapers, and later on to describe the texture of hair that is tightly curled or coiled.