pampers
Pampers (noun) means a disposable diaper, especially one made by the brand Pampers. Example: “They stocked up on pampers before the baby arrived.”
How to use pampers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common, informal way to say "disposable diaper", based on the well-known brand name.
Technically a trademark, so more formal writing prefers "disposable diaper" or "nappy" (UK) instead.
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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They stocked up on _____ before the baby arrived.
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".
Frequently asked questions
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.