plural crèches
1
US
: a set of statues that represents the scene of Jesus Christ's birth and that is displayed during Christmas
called also (chiefly British) crib
2
British
: a place where young children are cared for during the day while their parents are working : a day care center
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“Crèche.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/cr%C3%A8che. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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