Difference between Nappy and Diaper

What is the difference between Nappy and Diaper?

Nappy as a noun is an absorbent garment worn by a baby who does not yet have voluntary control of its bladder and bowels or by someone who is incontinent. while Diaper as a noun is a textile fabric having a diamond-shaped pattern formed by alternating directions of thread.

Nappy

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An absorbent garment worn by a baby who does not yet have voluntary control of its bladder and bowels or by someone who is incontinent.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having a nap (of cloth etc.). Of hair: tightly curled or twisted; frizzy (occasionally specifically in reference to Blacks' textured hair).

Diaper

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A textile fabric having a diamond-shaped pattern formed by alternating directions of thread.A towel or napkin made from such fabric.(Canada) An absorbent garment worn by a baby, or by someone who is incontinent.The diamond pattern associated with diaper textiles.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To put diapers on someone.

Example sentence: Mothers of all ages delight in their children, but I don't know that, if I were younger, I would feel as acutely, profoundly, preciously grateful for every smile, squeal, and - yes - diaper blowout.

We hope you now know whether to use Nappy or Diaper in your sentence.

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