Synonyms for

Crib

Verb / krɪb / Another word for crib — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small bed with high sides for a baby or young child

Synonyms & similar words

pony cribbage cot trot cot bassinet cradle bed nursery playpen pen enclosure container box case hutch cage coop shelter dwelling lodging residence house domicile

Synonyms by register

Formal

dwelling residence abode habitation

Informal

pad digs joint place

Literary

bower hovel cottage

Antonyms

palace mansion penthouse luxury apartment estate

Common collocations

  • baby crib
  • wooden crib
  • crib sheet
  • crib notes
  • crib death
  • cribbage board
  • crib walls
  • crib bar

Word family

noun crib
verb crib

Usage note

The word 'crib' can refer to a baby's bed, a simple dwelling, or slang for a place to live. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. She put the baby in the crib to take a nap.
  2. The crib was decorated with cute animal prints.
  3. He built a wooden crib for his nephew's arrival.
  4. The baby cried until she was put back in her crib.
  5. The crib mattress needed to be replaced.

Quotes

  • "I was born into a family of musicians, so I always had a crib, a guitar, or a piano around." - David Guetta
  • "I think people should have the legal right to hurt themselves without fearing that they're going to get locked up for doing so. But on a personal level, if someone I loved was hurting himself or herself in front of me, I would, of course, try to restrain them. And I would be very upset if someone locked them up in a crib." - David Sedaris
  • "I have a crib at the bottom of my bed, and I have my grandson there. And he's just the cutest thing on two feet." - B.B. King

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