# crib

/ˈkɹɪb/ (US) · /kɹˈɪb/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/crib
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

a small bed for a baby. You use this word when talking about where a young child sleeps.

For teachers: a small bed designed for an infant or young child.

## Examples

- The baby sleeps in her crib.
- We bought a wooden crib with white sheets for the nursery.
- The antique crib, carved from dark oak, stood in the corner of the room like a silent guardian of childhood memories.

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