Meaning of the word creche in English

What does creche mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

creche

US /kreʃ/
UK /kreʃ/

Noun

1.

a nursery where babies and young children are cared for during the working day

Example:
Many parents rely on a local crèche for childcare.
The company provides an on-site crèche for its employees.
2.

a model representation of the scene of Jesus Christ's birth, displayed at Christmas

Example:
The family set up a beautiful nativity crèche under the Christmas tree.
Children love looking at the figures in the Christmas crèche.