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
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Bible
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biblical
Examples of bib in a Sentence
Verb
the old professor has been known to bib on occasion
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These bibs retain many of the features of the pricier bibs above.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Open the outside hose bibs to allow water to drain.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
These bibs retain many of the features of the pricier bibs above.
—Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
When the sun goes down, artist-types start to congregate outside the Owl Bar, where night-skiers drink beer in their boots and bibs and friend groups of 20-somethings in fur coats and cowgirl boots chat over charcuterie and wine.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Arctix Essential Insulated Bib Overalls In truly icy conditions, nothing beats an insulated snow bib.
—Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Bib.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bib. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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