crib
word
Definition
A crib is a small bed for a baby with high sides. In informal English, it can also mean someone's home, and in some contexts it means a hidden note used for cheating.
Usage & Nuances
The baby-bed meaning is the most common and neutral one in modern English. The 'home' meaning is slang and sounds casual, especially in phrases like 'come to my crib'. The cheating meaning appears in school contexts, often in the phrase 'crib sheet'; don't confuse it with the unrelated verb 'crib' meaning 'copy' or 'complain' in some varieties of English.
Example Sentences
The baby is sleeping in the crib.
basic
After the movie, a few friends came back to my crib.
natural
We put a blue blanket in the crib.
basic
He hid a crib in his sleeve during the test.
basic
You should see their new crib—it's huge.
natural
The teacher caught him using a crib sheet under the desk.
natural