English Explanatory Dictionary

plastic pants

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An undergarment worn over a diaper or nappy (or underwear) in order to prevent leakage through the fabric.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-plastic pants.wav

Word forms

plastic pants

Etymology

From plastic + pants. Late 1940s, when polyvinyl chloride (a plastic) replaced latex as the principal material of the garment due to its lower cost. Compare earlier rubber pants.

Synonyms

diaper cover diaper wrap nappy cover nappy wrap pilchers waterproof pants
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