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changing table

American

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

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of changing table

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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Skye Tucker fell from a nappy changing table at Little Clouds Nursery in Altens, Aberdeen, in January this year - just 90 minutes into her first day.

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

Bathrooms may not be large enough to accommodate a changing table.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2024

Sixty wipes explode out of the box onto the changing table and the floor.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2022

Dutifully she picked up the baby girl they had indicated and took her to the changing table.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

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