Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small bed for babies; enclosed by sides to prevent the baby from falling: A piece of furniture designed specifically for an infant to sleep in, characterized by protective barriers on the sides.

Usage

• The term "baby bed" is used to refer to the sleeping furniture for an infant. It is a straightforward, descriptive compound noun.
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • The baby slept soundly in her new baby bed.
  • They decorated the nursery around the wooden baby bed.

Advanced Usage

• While "baby bed" is a clear term, in common usage, specific types have more precise names (see Variants).
• The phrase can be used descriptively in contexts discussing childcare, safety, or furniture.
  • Safety standards for a baby bed are very strict.

Variants and Related Words

• Crib (North American English): The most common synonym for a baby bed with high, often slatted sides.
• Cot (British English): Equivalent to the American "crib".
• Bassinet: A smaller, often portable bed for newborns, sometimes with a hood.
• Cradle: A small bed for an infant, often mounted on rockers.

Synonyms

• Crib
• Cot

Notes

• "Baby bed" itself is not typically broken into phrasal verbs or idioms. The common idioms and phrases use the more specific terms like "crib" (e.g., "to crack the crib" is archaic slang for breaking into a house).
• The focus is purely on the noun form describing the piece of furniture.

Noun

1. a small bed for babies; enclosed by sides to prevent the baby from falling