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Examples of bib in a Sentence
the old professor has been known to bib on occasion
Origin and Etymology of bib
Middle English bibben
bib
Definition of bib
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
Recent Examples of bib from the Web
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The pattern has grown beyond its preppy reputation and manifested itself into wrap dresses, '90s-style bib-neck minis, and sharp pencil skirts—though, the easy, breezy, and quintessentially vibe remains a constant.
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Glastonbury's Donn Cabral, also a steeplechase runner, donated an autographed equipment bag bib from the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
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The men's and women's races, televised live by KTVA (GCI Channel 11) have become so popular most rookie racers can only gain a coveted race bib through a lottery.
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The 5K attracted a small but spirited group that ran alongside joggers without bib numbers and bicyclists on the scenic Wicker Park paths.
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If Bill Clinton began arriving at state dinners in bare feet and bib overalls, stock prices would edge uneasily down.
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By the end, Mr. Barrymore’s beard hangs on his chest like a great bushy bib.
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Racers are required to carry eight items — wind pants, wind jacket, long-sleeve shirt, long pants, stocking cap, gloves, water bottle/hydration system and race bib – and asked to assist any runner in distress.
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This is a CARA Certified Race, USATF measured and includes: race T-shirt, bib chip timed, age medal awards.
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First Known Use of bib
1580
Other Clothing Terms
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Definition of bib
1 Bible
2 biblical
Other Bible Terms
BIB Defined for English Language Learners
bib
Definition of bib for English Language Learners
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: a piece of cloth or plastic that is worn under a baby's chin while the baby is eating
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: the part of a piece of clothing (such as an apron) that covers the area above a person's waist
BIB Defined for Kids
bib
playDefinition of bib for Students
1 : a cloth or plastic shield fastened under the chin (as of a young child) to protect the clothes
2 : the upper part of an apron or of overalls
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