Phrase guide

baby cage

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A wire enclosure, often a bed, that is suspended from the window of an apartment building in order to provide the baby with access to fresh air and sunshine.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: health cage

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of playpen.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: playpen

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From baby + cage.