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
Examples of bib in a Sentence
Verb
the old professor has been known to bib on occasion
Recent Examples on the Web
Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
So bib up, chow down, and let your inner glutton romp.
—Rand Richards Cooper, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2023
Jackie Borchardt, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Racers can show their bibs in exchange for a ride on the W-Line and 15, 15L and 16 bus routes between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bib
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Verb
The players usually know the line-up at least 24 hours in advance because of who is handed first-team bibs in training.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
So bib up, chow down, and let your inner glutton romp.
—Rand Richards Cooper, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2023
Noun
Make a funny sign, cheer on individual runners (many have their names on their bibs) and don't be afraid to be silly.
—Jackie Borchardt, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Racers can show their bibs in exchange for a ride on the W-Line and 15, 15L and 16 bus routes between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bib
Cite this Entry
“Bib.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bib. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share