as in preschool
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
one of the first cities to establish crèches so that poor women with children could work outside of the home
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Recent Examples of crèche
International Christmas displays, including 100 creche scenes from around the world, are visible on weekends inside the church.
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Dec. 2025
Maybe the best way to answer Father Feelgood and his ilk this Christmas is to make a special visit to the infant Jesus in the creche at your local church and say a prayer for the brave men and women of ICE … and the Border Patrol.
—Lou Murray, Boston Herald, 9 Dec. 2025
There will be hundreds of creches (nativity displays) from around the world, a live nativity with live animals and refreshments.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
Part of the White House creche is on display in the Grand Foyer while the rest of it is undergoing a restoration overseen by the curator’s office.
—Darlene Superville, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2025
Merry Moments Ornament Storage Each holiday season, my goal is to improve our storage processes (encompassing tree, lights, ornaments, wrapping paper, garland, creche, etc.) by a fraction.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
Our resident manager put up a Christmas tree in the lobby and a creche scene.
—Curbed Editors, Curbed, 19 Aug. 2025
Nearly 60 creches — models depicting the nativity scene — offering their own interpretation of Christian faith.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 20 Dec. 2024
Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Dec. 2025
Maybe the best way to answer Father Feelgood and his ilk this Christmas is to make a special visit to the infant Jesus in the creche at your local church and say a prayer for the brave men and women of ICE … and the Border Patrol.
—Lou Murray, Boston Herald, 9 Dec. 2025
There will be hundreds of creches (nativity displays) from around the world, a live nativity with live animals and refreshments.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
Part of the White House creche is on display in the Grand Foyer while the rest of it is undergoing a restoration overseen by the curator’s office.
—Darlene Superville, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2025
Merry Moments Ornament Storage Each holiday season, my goal is to improve our storage processes (encompassing tree, lights, ornaments, wrapping paper, garland, creche, etc.) by a fraction.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
Our resident manager put up a Christmas tree in the lobby and a creche scene.
—Curbed Editors, Curbed, 19 Aug. 2025
Nearly 60 creches — models depicting the nativity scene — offering their own interpretation of Christian faith.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crèche
Noun
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Martin helps drop her grandkids up at preschool and pick them up, is available for babysitting in the evening, and can cover if their parents need to go on vacation.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The preschool also offers a Summer Fun Club program running from mid-June through early August, with flexible weekly enrollment and half-day dismissal options.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Pick up a six-pack of marigolds at the nursery or easily grow them from seed.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Joseph, who has worked in plant nurseries for five years, spoke in Creole about the toll that the job has taken on his health.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crèche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cr%C3%A8che. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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