Phrase guide

cry room

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A room set aside for people to take their crying babies.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: crying room

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A safe space in a school or university for distressed students who wish to cry.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: crying room

Antonyms: none provided

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