noun
pampers
noun
1
A disposable diaper, especially one made by the brand Pampers.
"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 notesIn 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.
Word Forms
pampers plural, Pampers plural
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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".