plural bibs
1
: a cloth or plastic shield tied under the chin to protect the clothes
2
: the part of an apron or of overalls extending above the waist
3
: a patch of differently colored feathers or fur immediately below the bill or chin of a bird or mammal
4
: a piece of cloth, paper, or plastic with an identifying number that is worn by a participant in a race or contest
a race bib
1
Bible
2
biblical
Synonyms
Examples of bib in a Sentence
Verb
the old professor has been known to bib on occasion
Recent Examples on the Web
Rand Richards Cooper, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2023
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Females are similar but lack the male’s black mask and bib.
—Paul Smith, Journal Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2024
The super-soft bib absorbs drool, food spills, and spit-up.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Wearing the same bib is a great leveler, and the collaborative nature of a group ride means confidences are quickly shared.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2024
Below, 34 of the best one-piece ski suits and bibs to pack for your next ski trip.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2024
Names are listed as they were entered on runners’ official race bibs.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2024
Singular, stunning and full of sparkle, necklaces that were richly detailed in everything from chokers to bibs, to fringe styles stole the jewelry spotlight.
—Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Did anyone see me underneath the bibs and diapers, the paintbrushes and snack baggies?
—Zibby Owens, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2024
Verb
So bib up, chow down, and let your inner glutton romp.
—Rand Richards Cooper, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2023
Noun
In his later years, any plumber called to the Mulholland Drive house would find himself being followed around by Marlon, who’d also peer underneath the sinks alongside him and ask about torque wrench brands and hose bib fits.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Females are similar but lack the male’s black mask and bib.
—Paul Smith, Journal Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2024
The super-soft bib absorbs drool, food spills, and spit-up.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Wearing the same bib is a great leveler, and the collaborative nature of a group ride means confidences are quickly shared.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2024
Below, 34 of the best one-piece ski suits and bibs to pack for your next ski trip.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2024
Names are listed as they were entered on runners’ official race bibs.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2024
Singular, stunning and full of sparkle, necklaces that were richly detailed in everything from chokers to bibs, to fringe styles stole the jewelry spotlight.
—Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Did anyone see me underneath the bibs and diapers, the paintbrushes and snack baggies?
—Zibby Owens, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2024
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“Bib.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bib. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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