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bassinet

noun

Definition of bassinet

as in crib

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Recent Examples of bassinet Ruby completed the announcement with several snapshots of Levi and his new family, starting with a picture of her toddler smiling down at the newborn bundled up in his hospital bassinet. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 At one center in Beijing, Wang Can and her husband relax in a hotel-like suite, admiring their newborn daughter in her bassinet. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026 That is why millions of people now sleep with a ring, a watch or a smart bassinet nearby, quietly collecting sleep data all night long. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026 The rental is free for six months, which is the typical length of time a bassinet is used before the baby is too big for it or is able to get onto their hands and knees independently. — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bassinet

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For families While there’s no kids’ club, and Amangani’s chic decor feels distinctly adult, the hotel welcomes families with open arms, and suites are plenty large enough for a crib or rollaway bed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
That means placing the baby on their back in their own crib or bassinet, without soft bedding or other objects around them.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of crib

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According to tradition, the day after she was baptized, her cradle was surrounded by a mysterious swarm of white bees, which entered her mouth, but didn't harm her or even wake her up.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
This ecosystem has been the cradle of many major innovative high-tech companies, as well as those sparking innovation and growth in other sectors.

— Andrew McAfee, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of cradle

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The service Staff know the Madinat Jumeirah complex inside out, happily pointing you to any of its 50-plus restaurants and arranging complimentary buggies or abras to get you there.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
And those cars didn’t mean their buggies were any less wonderful.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of buggy

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Rather than subject free-roaming outdoor cats to dangers like cars and coyotes, some opt for supervised harness and pram walking.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Seen pushing the same pram as in the picture above, this was also taken at Park House in Sandringham.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026

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