crib Definition
- 1a bed with high sides for a baby
- 2a place where someone lives or stays temporarily
- 3to cheat by copying someone else's work
Using crib: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crib" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The baby is sleeping in her crib.
Example
He rented a small crib in the city center.
Example
She was caught cribbing during the exam.
crib Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for crib
- cot
- bassinet
- accommodation
- copy
- lodging
- shelter
- plagiarize
Antonyms for crib
- originality
- innovation
Idioms Using crib
to be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
to be born into a wealthy family and enjoy its privileges
Example
He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and never had to worry about money.
to hit the hay
to go to bed or to sleep
Example
I'm exhausted. I think I'll hit the hay early tonight.
to make oneself at home
to behave in a relaxed and informal way as if one were in one's own home
Example
Don't be shy. Make yourself at home and help yourself to some snacks.
Phrases with crib
crib sheet
a piece of paper containing notes or information used for cheating on a test or exam
Example
He wrote all the formulas on his crib sheet.
crib death
the sudden and unexplained death of an apparently healthy infant, also known as SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
Example
The cause of the baby's death was determined to be crib death.
travel crib
a portable and lightweight crib designed for traveling with a baby
Example
They always bring their travel crib whenever they go on vacation.
Origins of crib
from Old English 'cribb', meaning 'manger, stall'
Summary: crib in Brief
The term 'crib' [krɪb] refers to a bed with high sides for a baby, a temporary living space, or cheating by copying someone else's work. It extends into phrases like 'crib sheet,' and idioms like 'to hit the hay,' denoting going to bed, and 'to make oneself at home,' implying a relaxed atmosphere.
