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vibes

American  
[vahybz] / vaɪbz /

plural noun

Informal.

  1. vibe.

  2. vibraphone.

vibes British  
/ vaɪbz /

plural noun

  1. informal (esp in jazz) short for vibraphone

  2. slang short for vibrations

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Etymology

Origin of vibes

First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening

Example Sentences

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In Valentino by Alessandro Michele, they used Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi as inspiration, according to Vogue, and the “Killing of a Sacred Elmo” vibes were in your face, in a good way.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

As he has a habit of doing, he’s making a massive financial decision mostly based on vibes.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

Both sides study the vibes as closely as the agenda.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Because it’s way better, the vibes are way better.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Up to then I thought the only music was American pop and African vibes.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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