crib — a small bed with high sides for a baby
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small bed with high sides for a baby
Pronunciation (IPA): /krɪb/
Korean meaning: 아기 침대, 유아용 침대
Korean pronunciation: **크**립
Example Sentences
- The baby's crib is equipped with a mobile that plays lullabies.
- Don't crib my homework answers, or we'll both get in trouble!
- The detective found crib notes hidden in the suspect's sleeve during the exam.
crib
NOUN//krɪb//
a small bed with high sides for a baby
Parents lovingly watch their baby sleep peacefully in the wooden crib
Baby in the crib wears a bib, while brother tells a fib!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'cribb' meaning 'basket' or 'manger,' originally referring to a feeding trough for animals. The meaning expanded over time to include baby beds and later slang for cheating or stealing answers.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The baby's crib is equipped with a mobile that plays lullabies.”
“Don't crib my homework answers, or we'll both get in trouble!”
“The detective found crib notes hidden in the suspect's sleeve during the exam.”
“She cribbed her entire speech from famous movie quotes.”
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