diaper deck
/ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌdɛk/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.44 in modern English
20
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A changing table, especially one that is foldable, wall-mounted and intended for infants or small children.
American usage; Archaic
Example Sentences
- "The deck operates like a built-in ironing board; it can be pulled down to change a baby and pushed back when finished. Diaper decks hold baby wipes, rubber gloves, and other diaper-change items."
- "The zoo is stroller and wheelchair accessible, and wagons are available for rent at the entrance. A few exhibits, however, require you to leave your strollers outside. Bathrooms with diaper decks are conveniently located for both moms and dads."
- "If you choose to use an infant carrier in public, it is wise to have someone with you to help you, because for some people (especially those with a bad back or trick knees) it is virtually impossible to use the restroom while the baby is strapped in, and of course you can't leave the baby on the floor or (heaven forbid) on the public diaper deck."
- "One of the most important inventions that was born during this era was the diaper deck, also known as the baby changing station. As women became more on-the-go, they realized that it was necessary to change their baby's diapers in public places and establishments, which can be a challenging task."
- ""This is setting the bar, raising the standards," [Trevor] Ozawa said. "Across the country, you'll find in major metropolitan cities that this is kind of common." The bill also states businesses that remodel significantly would have to equip their lavatories with diaper decks. It could be a theater, a service station, or a restaurant."
- "Like many other husbands and fathers, Price, 41, knows the chances are slim that he'll find a diaper deck in male restrooms when his 1-year-old needs changing. The situation was even more complicated when his twins, now 4, weren’t potty trained. It's just far more common to find changing stations in women’s restrooms."
Etymology
Genericized trademark from Diaper Deck, the brand name for a wall-mounted changing table created by the American Infant Care Products Corporation. This product name was first used on 24 April 1986, and is from diaper + deck (“any raised flat surface that can be walked on”) because the baby can walk and lay on the surface of the raised changing table.
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌdɛk/