changing table

English

Alternative forms

  • changing-table

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɪŋ ˈteɪbəl/

Etymology

From changing (present participle of change: to put a clean diaper on (someone)) +‎ table (furniture with a flat top surface to accommodate a variety of uses).

Noun

changing table (plural changing tables)

  1. A small raised platform designed to allow a person to change someone's diaper.
    Synonyms: baby changing station, change table, (Canada, US) diaper deck, diaper table, (Commonwealth, Ireland) nappy table
    Hypernyms: diaper changer, nappy changer

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