1. a nursery where babies and young children are cared for during the day
Usage: British
2. a display representing the scene of Jesus Christ’s birth, typically set up at Christmas

Examples

• She drops her toddler off at the creche every morning before work.
• The local creche provides excellent childcare services.
• The church set up a beautiful creche for the Christmas service.
• Children gathered around the creche to see the baby Jesus figure.
• The creche featured hand-carved wooden figures of Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds.
• Many families visit the town square to see the elaborate creche display.
• The creche workers are trained in early childhood development.