plural in form but singular in construction
: an important or self-important person
—usually used in the phrases his nibs or her nibs as if a title of honor
Examples of nibs in a Sentence
a staff appointment that must be approved by his nibs, the magazine's editor in chief
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Cacao is the star here, going far beyond the familiar chocolately flavors of the nibs with preparations like fermented cacao pulp and cacao husk infusions.
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
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“Nibs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nibs. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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