Basic Details
Word: Diaper
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A piece of soft material worn by babies to absorb waste.
Synonyms: Nappy, absorbent garment
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Dressed to the nines, even in a diaper: Refers to someone looking exceptionally good, even in casual or simple clothing. Example: "She showed up at the party looking fabulous, dressed to the nines, even in a diaper!"
- Throw in the towel (and the diaper): To give up, sometimes used humorously with reference to parenting struggles. Example: "After a long night of sleeplessness with the baby, he joked that he was ready to throw in the towel (and the diaper)!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The mother carefully changed her baby's diaper at the park to keep him comfortable.
Example 2: It's important to carry extra diapers when you go out with a baby in case of accidents.
Example 3: The baby giggled as his dad made funny faces while changing the diaper.
Fun Fact
Did you know that disposable diapers were invented in the 1940s? Before that, babies wore cloth diapers that had to be washed and reused!
Famous Quote
"Parenting is a journey, with highs and lows, and a few dirty diapers along the way." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "diaper" mean?
a) A piece of clothing for adults
b) A soft material worn by babies to absorb waste
c) A type of toy
d) A kind of food
Answer: b) A soft material worn by babies to absorb waste
2. Which of these is a synonym for "diaper"?
a) Trousers
b) Nappy
c) Sweater
d) Shirt
Answer: b) Nappy
3. What is the opposite of "diaper"?
a) Comfy bed
b) N/A
c) Blanket
d) Chair
Answer: b) N/A
4. Which sentence uses "diaper" correctly?
a) The baby wore a cute diaper during the party.
b) The cat wore a diaper to the vet.
c) They painted the diaper blue.
d) The cookie was made of diaper.
Answer: a) The baby wore a cute diaper during the party.
5. Which idiom mentions "diaper"?
a) Dress to impress
b) Dressed to the nines, even in a diaper
c) A horse of a different colour
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: b) Dressed to the nines, even in a diaper
