crib
4 synonyms for crib, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A baby's bed with high sides, used before a child moves to a regular bed.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use crib
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
crib sheet
crib notes
cribbing answers
"Crib" for "home" and cribbing meaning "to copy/cheat" are both informal.
Etymology
From Old English crib/cribb, "manger, stall", from a Germanic root related to wickerwork — the sense broadened from a feeding trough to a baby's bed, and separately gave rise to slang for cheat notes and, later, one's home.
Full origin of crib →Frequently asked questions
What does “crib” mean?
The word “crib” means a baby's bed with high sides, used before a child moves to a regular bed. In plain terms, a baby's bed, or (informally) someone's home, or a set of cheat notes/copied answers.
How do you pronounce “crib”?
“Crib” is pronounced krihb (/kɹɪb/ in IPA).
How do you use “crib” in a sentence?
Here is “crib” used in a sentence: “They set up the crib in the corner of the nursery.”
What part of speech is “crib”?
Depending on how it is used, “crib” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “crib” come from?
The word “crib” comes from Old English.
Is “crib” a common word?
“Crib” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “crib” have?
“Crib” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a baby's bed with high sides, used before a child moves to a regular bed.
