a bed with high sides for a baby, a place where someone lives or stays temporarily, to cheat by copying someone else's work

to be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth, to hit the hay, to make oneself at home

crib sheet, crib death, travel crib

Formal and Informal Expressions of crib

In different contexts, you can replace 'crib' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'lodging, accommodation' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'pad, digs' is a commonplace synonym.

crib: Explore its Definition & Usage

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

Antonyms for crib

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'

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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.