Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

diaper bag

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.47 in modern English

Syllables
di-a-per bag
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bag used during outings for the storage of items and supplies needed to take care of a baby, such as diapers, wet wipes, toiletries, food and toys.

Canadian usage; American usage

noun

A bag designed specifically to carry soiled diapers for disposal.

Canadian usage; American usage; Dated

Etymology

From diaper + bag. The first sense is derived from the second. Second sense first attested in 1905.

Origin

Usage

Inflected Forms

diaper bags (plural)

Synonyms

baby bag changing bag nappy bag

Questions

What does diaper bag mean?
A bag used during outings for the storage of items and supplies needed to take care of a baby, such as diapers, wet wipes, toiletries, food and toys.
Where does diaper bag come from?
First known use: first attested in 1905.

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