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Pampers (noun) means a disposable diaper, especially one made by the brand Pampers. Example: “They stocked up on pampers before the baby arrived.”

noun

A disposable diaper, especially one made by the brand Pampers.

"By now it’s late and I have to feed them and change two Pampers, get them ready for bed, then bathe myself and eat before I get settled in." — Steven Davis, Bitter Me (2020)

"They stocked up on pampers before the baby arrived."

"She changed the pampers and put the baby down for a nap."

How to use pampers

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA common, informal way to say "disposable diaper", based on the well-known brand name.

When to use it

Technically a trademark, so more formal writing prefers "disposable diaper" or "nappy" (UK) instead.

UK vs US

In the UK the everyday word is "nappy"; "pampers" is used informally on both sides of the Atlantic because of the brand's popularity.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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Etymology

From the trademark Pampers (Procter & Gamble), which has become a generic word for disposable diapers in everyday speech; the brand name itself comes from the verb "pamper".

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What does “pampers” mean?

The word “pampers” means a disposable diaper, especially one made by the brand Pampers. In plain terms, a common, informal way to say "disposable diaper", based on the well-known brand name.

How do you use “pampers” in a sentence?

Here is “pampers” used in a sentence: “They stocked up on pampers before the baby arrived.”

What part of speech is “pampers”?

“Pampers” is a noun.

What is the meaning of pampers?

"pampers" (noun) means a disposable diaper, especially one made by the brand Pampers.