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diaper bank

(North America) A charitable institution that distributes diapers to those without monetary or convenient access to it.

ˈdaɪpɚ ˈbæŋkDocumented since 1960s1960sBoomerhistorical51 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(North America) A charitable institution that distributes diapers to those without monetary or convenient access to it.

These are the members of the Fleet Reserve Auxiliary Unit 123, who for more than 18 months have maintained a diaper bank for the local health clinic. The project began in August, 1960.
Origin: From . First attested 3 February 1962 (see quotations) in an article concerning an early diaper bank founded in Pinellas County, Florida, in the United States in August 1960. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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