Creche (Noun)
Meaning 1
A hospital where foundlings (infant children of unknown parents) are taken in and cared for.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The creche was established by a charitable organization to provide care and shelter to abandoned babies.
- Volunteers from the community visited the hospital creche every week to hold and feed the babies.
- As soon as the baby was found, it was rushed to the creche at the hospital for immediate care and attention.
- The creche was always bustling with activity as nurses and caregivers attended to the needs of the foundlings.
- Many people were touched by the work of the hospital creche and made donations to support its efforts in caring for the vulnerable children.
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Meaning 2
A representation of Christ's nativity in the stable at Bethlehem.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.