washable nappy

English

Etymology

Due to cloth nappies being reusable after washing; hence, being washable, which disposable nappies are not.

Noun

washable nappy (plural washable nappies)

  1. (UK, Commonwealth) Synonym of cloth nappy.
    • 1975, David Harvey, The Baby Book, Marshall Cavendish, →ISBN, page 101:
      Terry towelling squares. These are still the most popular washable nappies in Britain and have a lot to be said for them.
    • 2020, Yehudi Gordon, Birth And Beyond, Ebury Publishing, →ISBN, page 532:
      Wherever possible, use mild soaps and laundry detergent – the detergent is significant if you are using washable nappies.
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