Crib

Pronunciation: /krɪb/

Definitions of crib

noun a house or apartment

Example Sentences

A1 The baby sleeps in a crib.

A2 She decorated the crib with soft blankets and stuffed animals.

B1 The parents bought a new crib for the nursery.

B2 The crib was passed down from generation to generation in the family.

C1 The antique crib was beautifully crafted with intricate designs.

C2 The celebrity's crib was featured in a magazine spread showcasing its luxurious amenities.

verb to cheat or plagiarize

Example Sentences

A1 I cribbed a recipe from my friend to make dinner.

A2 She cribbed some notes from the textbook to study for the exam.

B1 The author was accused of cribbing ideas from other writers for his novel.

B2 The student was caught cribbing answers during the test.

C1 The politician was criticized for cribbing speeches from other politicians.

C2 The journalist was fired for cribbing entire articles from other publications.

Examples of crib in a Sentence

formal The baby slept peacefully in her crib.

informal I'm gonna put the baby in the crib for a nap.

slang Let's chill in my crib later.

figurative His crib is filled with expensive gadgets and furniture.

Grammatical Forms of crib

• past tense: cribbed
• plural: cribs
• comparative: more crib
• superlative: most crib
• present tense: cribs
• future tense: will crib
• perfect tense: have cribbed
• continuous tense: is cribbing
• singular: crib
• positive degree: crib
• infinitive: to crib
• gerund: cribbing
• participle: cribbed

Origin and Evolution of crib

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'crib' originated from the Old English word 'cribb' which meant a manger or feeding trough for animals.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'crib' expanded to refer to a small bed for a baby or young child. It is also commonly used in informal language to mean a cheat sheet or a place where stolen goods are stored.