changing table

American  

[cheyn-jing tey-buhl] / ˈtʃeɪn dʒɪŋ ˌteɪ bəl /

noun

1. a small rectangular table with raised sides for use when changing a baby’s diaper, usually with storage space underneath or, in a public restroom, folding down from the wall.

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Etymology

Origin of changing table

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

It is understood that Skye fell from the changing table after a staff member left her unattended to look for nappy cream.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

Do you want to know if someone needs a changing table topper with beveled sides, preferably before Friday?

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2025

There are also plush chairs, a changing table, an endless supply of diapers and wipes, and a private area for breastfeeding.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2024

I vowed never to walk away from the changing table until my daughter's diaper was applied a step beyond perfect, in a manner that exceeds the company's application guidelines and expectations.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2022

On the baby’s side of the room, they didn’t have much in the way of furniture, but they’d found a crib, a changing table, and rocking chair.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson